Civic starter · Voting

Become a poll worker.

Local election offices recruit poll workers for every election. Most positions are paid. Requirements and pay vary by state and county.

Short answer

Apply through Can I Vote, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission's Help America Vote program, or directly through your state or county election office.

Start at the official source

Sign up via Can I Vote

SourceCan I Vote is a nonpartisan site created by state election officials that links to official poll worker programs.

EAC — Help America Vote

SourceThe U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is the federal agency that supports state and local election officials.

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