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H I G H S C H O O L S T U D E N TPOLL WORKER PROGRAM

In August 1996, the California State Legislature adopted a law allowing High School Students to serve as Poll Workers on Election Day. The Student Poll Worker Program promotes civic awareness and educates about the election process by involving students to serve as Poll Workers on Election Day. The Election Day experience will help students learn about responsibility, teamwork, and leadership!

The California Education Code Section 48205 and the Elections Code Section 12302, states that all High School students must meet the following qualifications to serve as a Poll Worker on Election Day:

• Must be 16 years of age at the time of election• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 Scale)

• Do you want to raise money for your school, charity, or for yourself?• Do you want to make a difference and serve your community?• Do you want to learn about the election process?• Do you want to show colleges and potential employers that you have a record of responsibility,

teamwork, and leadership?• Are you bilingual? Bilingual student poll workers can earn an extra $10!

If you answered YES to any of the questions above, we would like to invite you to participate in the High School Student Poll Worker Program through the Alameda County Registrar of Voters office. Complete the application, including all required signatures and return it to our office by mail, email or fax: Mailing Address: Registrar of Voters’ Office, 1225 Fallon Street, Rm. G-1, Oakland, CA 94612 Email: rov_pollworker@acgov.orgFax: (510) 272-6982

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• Get permission from parents/guardians and High School Administrator• Submit a completed application with all required signatures before: Wednesday, May 2, 2018• Attend a mandatory 3 hour in-person Poll Worker Training Class (bilingual student poll workers must take and pass an additional 30 minutes of online training in their respective language)• Arrive on time and serve the entire hours they have committed on Election Day.• Provide telephone number where they can be reached by the Alameda County Registrar of Voters and

the inspector of the student’s assigned precinct location.

Registrar of Voters | 1225 Fallon Street G-1 Oakland, CA 94612 | Phone: (510)272-6971 | Fax: (510)272-6982rov_pollworker@acgov.org | ACVOTE.ORG | Follow us @acvote

Tuesday, June 5, 2018 - Statewide Direct Primary Election

RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION BY MAY 12, 2018 (EMAIL, FAX OR MAIL)

S U M M A R Y O F P A YPAY FOR SERVICE WILL BE MAILED 4-6 WEEKS AFTER ELECTION DAY

Shifts Election Day 3 Hour Training Class(Mandatory)

Online Training²(Pass Online)

Assigned asBilingual

Total Possible Pay

Full Day Shift(6 a.m. - 9 p.m.¹)

AM Shift(6 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

PM Shift(2 p.m. - 9 p.m.¹)

$95

$47.50

$47.50

$25

$25

$25

$5

$5

$5

$10

$10

$10

$135

$87.50

$87.50

¹The assignment typically concludes at 9 p.m. ²Must pass Online Training quizzes to receive additional pay

F R E Q U E N T L Y A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S

Students will receive Notice of Appointment with information about accessing My Poll Worker Profile.

My Poll Worker Profile is a great tool to access Online Training Courses, reschedule training class, and view Election Day assignment.

Please contact ROV Recruiting Unit for questions regarding My Poll Worker Profile at (510) 272-6971 or rov_pollworker@acgov.org.

B E N E F I T S :• Earn credit/community service hours for school and possible graduation requirements• Get job experience for your resume or college applications; show college admissions and potential employers that you have a

record of responsibility, teamwork, and leadership• Learn first-hand about the election process

A P P O I N T M E N T• Students who applied, met the qualifications and requirements will receive ‘Notice of Appointment’ by email about their

assigned precinct and training class information

S E R V I N G• On Election Day, students are advised to dress comfortably as it will be a long day. Students are prohibited from using cell

phones during their service time, unless they are on lunch/dinner or break.

“How do I sign up to be a student poll worker?”All student applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a completed High School Student Poll Worker Application.

“Where am I going to serve on Election Day?”Student poll workers will be assigned a polling place no more than 10-20 minutes away from their home. Check your email for Notice of Appointment.

“What do I do if I am no longer available to serve on Election Day?” Contact the Registrar of Voters Recruiting Unit as soon as possible if you are no longer available on Election Day.

“Will I be compensated for attending training class even if I cancel my Election Day assignment?”No. You will not receive pay for training.

“How can I better prepare for the election?Student poll workers can take the Online Training Course to review important information covered during in-person training class and earn $5 extra upon passing quizzes. Online training course can be accessed through My Poll Worker Profile.

“When will I receive my stipend for serving on Election Day?” Pay for service will be mailed out approximately 4-6 weeks after Election Day. If you do not receive a check for your service within the given time frame, please contact the ROV Recruiting Unit immediately.

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RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION BY MAY 12, 2018 (EMAIL, FAX OR MAIL)

1225 Fallon Street G-1 Oakland, CA 94612 | Phone: (510)272-6971 | Fax: (510)272-6982 | Email: rov_pollworker@acgov.org | ACVOTE.ORG | Follow us @acvote

2. I will serve in Nearby cities.

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Our school assures the Recruiting Unit of Alameda County Registrar of Voters’ Office, that if appointed as Student Poll Worker on Election Day, our student will be at his/her polling place at the appointed time. If unable to serve, the student will notify the Registrar of Voters’ Office A.S.A.P. by calling (510) 272-6971.

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1. I will ONLY serve in a precinct in my city.

3. I am fluent (speak, read, and write) in English and one more of the following languages:

4. Have you ever served as a High School Student Poll Worker before?

I have my own transportation on Election Day

I have permission from my parents and school administrator

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I understand that I must attend the mandatory 3 hour Poll Worker Training Class to serve on Election Day.

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RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION BY MAY 12, 2018 (EMAIL, FAX OR MAIL)

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