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Do you want to help your community on Election Day and get paid for it?Become a pollworker!
A pollworker is an essential component to every polling place location on Election Day. There are two different types of pollworkers: Inspectors and Clerks. While Inspectors serve as supervisors for the polling locations, Clerks assist with a variety of conventional tasks. Both are paid a stipend for their time. Polling place locations typically staff four to six pollworkers on Election Day.
Eligibility
To become a pollworker in Los Angeles County, you must be:
- 18 years of age or older (unless participating in the Student Pollworker Program).
- A resident of California.
- A United States citizen registered to vote or a legal permanent resident (green card holder).
Also, you must be available between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. to set up the polls, provide assistance to voters and conduct poll closing procedures.
Pay
The Board of Supervisors recently raised the stipend from $100 to $150 for an inspector, and $80 to $100 for clerks. Paid-training for both positions will jump from $25 to $40.
Application
You can apply online to be one of the pollworker programs. Apply here.
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