Poll Workers

Be a Poll Worker!

Every election the Registrar of Voters needs poll workers to help staff polling places throughout San Diego County. Workers are paid from $75 to $150 depending upon their assignment and an additional $15 for workers bilingual in Filipino, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Poll Worker Programs

Community Based Organizations If you belong to any clubs or organizations, you might let your members know that working at poll sites can be a great fundraiser, with club members donating their stipends to the organization.

Businesses in San Diego Looking for volunteer opportunities that build local ties to the community and provide meaningful civic engagement? Being a poll worker is an excellent opportunity for your employees to learn about volunteerism and help meet a real community need.

High School Student Poll Worker Program California Elections Code Section 12302 allows high school students to serve as poll workers and actively participate in the election process, even if they are not eligible to vote. Launched in 1998 this program has been a tremendous success. Students receive a certificate for community service and a stipend paid directly to them or to their school, depending on the district policy.
To become a Student Poll Worker, contact your social science teacher or school official and ask to be nominated. To qualify for the program you must: be at least 16 years of age by Election Day, a US citizen, and have a grade point average of at least 2.5. and be proficient in English.

College Student Poll Worker Program Receive a stipend, a community service certificate, and have the prestige of community service on your resume early in your career. Consider working at the poll for a fundraiser - donate proceeds to your club or charity. To be eligible you must be a registered voter here in San Diego County. Print the application from our website and return by fax or mail.

County Employee Poll Worker Program We are very proud of the number of county employees who volunteer to serve on Election Day. Under this program the employee gets to receive their regular wages for the day as well as receive the poll worker stipend. (Unclassified Managers do not receive the stipend.) You will need to obtain your supervisor's approval to participate in this program. You must also be a registered voter. APPLY NOW

State Employee Poll Worker Program As a State employee, government Code 19844.7 allows you to take time off, without loss of pay, to serve as a Poll Worker on Election Day. You will also receive the poll worker stipend paid by the Registrar of Voters. For details please contact our office. Print the poll worker application from this website and return by fax or mail.
Please call our office for more information on any of these programs 858-565-5800.