Election Worker Portal

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has approved the Employee as Volunteer Poll Worker Program which allows department heads to release available employees to work at the polls on Election Day. In addition to an employee’s regular pay, the participant will receive the poll worker stipend.

A poll worker must be 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a registered voter in California. Non-citizens with permanent resident status who would otherwise be eligible to vote are also allowed to serve as poll workers.

To participate, a county employee must:

• Submit a written permission form from their department head or their designee.
• Attend training.
• Have a current phone number and reliable email address that is checked regularly.
• Be in good physical condition that allows you to sit or stand for a long period of time and lift 25-50 pounds. If you have concerns about this requirement due to a medical condition, please contact us about possible accommodations.
• Remain politically neutral in dress and speech at all times.
• Be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Have reliable transportation to training class and to the polls on Election Day.
• Be available for the whole day (approximately 6 AM – 9 PM, with breaks).

High school students have the opportunity to participate in the election process by serving as poll workers. Through our high school student program, students receive a stipend, can fulfill community service requirements, and add experience to their resume. Most importantly, students get firsthand experience with democracy in action.

To participate, a high school student must:

• Be 16 years of age at the time of the election.
• Have a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Submit a completed approval form with permission from a parent/guardian and school official.
• Attend training.
• Have reliable transportation to training class and to the polls on Election Day.
• Have a current phone number and reliable email address that is checked regularly.
• Be in good physical condition that allows you to sit or stand for a long period of time and lift 25-50 pounds. If you have concerns about this requirement due to a medical condition, please contact us about possible accommodations.
• Be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Be available for the whole day (approximately 6 AM – 9 PM, with breaks).