ELECTION DAY WORKERS

Election Day Workers
Student Election Workers
Polling Place Fundraiser

ELECTION DAY WORKERS

Elections could not happen without Election Day Board Workers.
Over 600 election workers are needed for each election.
Election workers perform a valuable community service by assisting voters at the polls on Election Day.

Duties include:

• Check in voters and have them sign the poll book
• Issue ballots
• Provide voting instructions
• Set up and take down voting booths
• Be at the polls from 6:00 a.m. to about 8:00 p.m.

Compensation is $100.00 per election, plus $15.00 for attending a mandatory 2 ½ to 3 hour training class prior to each election.

Qualifications:

• Must be a resident of Wyandotte County
• Must be a registered voter
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to work at 14 hour day

To join the Election Worker Team, click on Election Worker Application.

For information on fundraising for your favorite group or charity, click on Polling Place Fundraiser.

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STUDENT ELECTION WORKERS

Attention High School Students in Wyandotte County

In Kansas, high school students who are at least 16 years of age now have the opportunity to participate in the electoral process. The law allows one student election worker per precinct. There are over 100 opportunities for high school students to participate.

This program is designed to provide students with a greater awareness of the electoral process and the rights and responsibilities of voters. You benefit your home county by helping election officials fill positions at polling places on Election Day.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age at the time of the election
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be a resident of Wyandotte County
• Must provide a copy of Social Security card
• Must be available to work a 14 hour day

Compensation:

$100.00 for Election Day or service hours
$15.00 for attending a 3 hour training session

Hours on Election Day:

All election workers report to their assigned work site on Election Day no later than 6:00 a.m. to prepare for the opening of the polls at 7:00 a.m.
The polls close at 7:00 p.m. All election workers assist in closing down the polling site before leaving for the day.

Training:

All election workers attend a 3 hour training session
Training is usually one to two weeks prior to the election

Election Day Responsibilities:

Assist the Supervising Judge with operation of the polling site, which may include assisting with the poll book, giving voter's their ballot, completing reports, unpacking and packing election supplies, and assisting with opening and closing of the polling place.

If you are interested in participating in this program click on theStudent Application to print and mail in the completed form. For questions, contact Matt Woehrle at 913-573-8507.

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POLLING PLACE FUNDRAISER

Your organization can earn money for its service projects and promote civic responsibility at the same time.

Share your day...and your pay.

Members of your organization may serve as Election Day Workers and donate their earnings to your organization. Any number of volunteers are welcome.

Election workers are paid $100 plus $15 for the training class. Their duties are explained on this page.

Volunteers must be at the polls from 6:00 a.m. until about 8:00 p.m. The law does not allow us to split shifts. However, you will not be on your feet very often and the facilities are air-conditioned.

In addition to being an easy fundraiser, it is a great way to serve your community and promote democracy in action.

Join the Election Team today. Just click on theElection Worker Application and complete the information and mail. If you have any questions call Matt Woehrle at 913-573-8507.

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