Am I eligible to be a poll worker?

You are eligible if:

  • you are registered to vote in Chester County
  • yoiu enjoy meeting new people and serving the public
  • you are detail oriented, able to take direction well, and not easily distracted

students are encouraged to volunteer.

You are not eligible if: 

  • you hold another elected position or work for any state, county or other government organization
  • you are a member of a local board

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1. What are the duties of a poll worker?
2. How many poll workers are needed at each polling place?
3. What is the time commitment?
4. What are the benefits to being a poll worker?
5. Are poll workers paid?
6. Am I eligible to be a poll worker?
7. How do I apply?
8. What happens if no one runs as an election official or if an elected poll worker resigns?
9. Do poll workers receive training?
10. Can students work at the polls?
11. Can a committee person serve as an election official?