Ive tried to be a poll worker for at least 10 years. One of the biggest issues is that you have to work the entire day. Only older retired folks have that luxury. I could manage a 4 hour shift but cannot do 8-10 hours. If they want younger folks they need to make it POSSIBLE for them to do the job. Its frustrating to me because they are desperate for help but refuse to consider what is necessary to get it. Every time I ask they tell me that its not possible, I have to be able to work the entire day. Doesn't make sense to me. I have resorted to being a poll watcher, which does accommodate working folks, parents, college students, etc.
I worked as a poll worker the last few elections and although it is a long day, it was rewarding. The training was informative and if you have doubts about the integrity of your election, you should take the training then work an election.
I like it very much how you explain the voting work. Lack of poll workers? Here in Uruguay too. Never private people are chosen, only public ones, meaning government workers, teachers, professors, employees from state-owned companies like UTE (electricity), ANTEL (phones and mobiles), and OSE (water). Yet some try to skip, asking a doctor friend to sign for them a document saying they are sick and hence unable to comply. Hm.
I've worked the last three elections as a poll worker. Taking the training and doing the work has convinced me of the integrity of elections in my county. I also love seeing my neighbors and working with the same people each time.
Ive tried to be a poll worker for at least 10 years. One of the biggest issues is that you have to work the entire day. Only older retired folks have that luxury. I could manage a 4 hour shift but cannot do 8-10 hours. If they want younger folks they need to make it POSSIBLE for them to do the job. Its frustrating to me because they are desperate for help but refuse to consider what is necessary to get it. Every time I ask they tell me that its not possible, I have to be able to work the entire day. Doesn't make sense to me. I have resorted to being a poll watcher, which does accommodate working folks, parents, college students, etc.
I worked as a poll worker the last few elections and although it is a long day, it was rewarding. The training was informative and if you have doubts about the integrity of your election, you should take the training then work an election.
I like it very much how you explain the voting work. Lack of poll workers? Here in Uruguay too. Never private people are chosen, only public ones, meaning government workers, teachers, professors, employees from state-owned companies like UTE (electricity), ANTEL (phones and mobiles), and OSE (water). Yet some try to skip, asking a doctor friend to sign for them a document saying they are sick and hence unable to comply. Hm.
I've worked the last three elections as a poll worker. Taking the training and doing the work has convinced me of the integrity of elections in my county. I also love seeing my neighbors and working with the same people each time.
I wish I could become a poll worker but i'm too old and have a lot of health issues , so i'm not able to.
I have ALS so I can't.