Our county needs Election Day Poll workers!

[donaldbuzz&minnie]

There was a short piece on our local news a couple of days ago that said that our county was desperately short of "election officers" - just regular citizens who are willing to help people vote on Election Day. I called and the woman I talked to seemed genuinely grateful to have me sign up. She said that most of the people willing to do the job are in their 70's - people younger than that just aren't volunteering.

Just thought there might be some DISers out there who would have the time and inclination to volunteer for this important non-partisan civic duty. In my case, in my county, it means going to one 2 hour training session of my choice, and then getting to my regular polling place on Nov 2 at 5 am and working until the polls close at 7 pm. Not a relaxing day, but also not something I think we should expect just 70+ year olds to do!

And for anyone who might need an extra added incentive, the email I got last night said I would be paid $100 for the service!

 

[Robinrs]

Where are you located?

I worked the elections several times and loved it! Unfortunately my schedule won't allow it this year but my sister will.

 

[MOMTOMOOTOO]

I usually work the elections, but we will be in Florida this year. It actually is alot of fun and you get to meet so many people. Even when I was working, I always used a personal day for elections.

 

[Olaf]

I've done it in the past, and it was a lot of fun. However, there's no way I'd want to do it in Florida this year. Can you imagine having Michael Moore show up at your poll and having to deal with that circus?