Be A Poll Worker!

Pennsylvania needs poll workers each election! Sign up today for any of C70 and LWVPA's upcoming virtual information sessions covering the basics of working the polls and how you can help Election Day run smoothly in your community.

So you want to be a poll worker but need help figuring out where to start? Sign up here to indicate your interest in serving as a poll worker in PA and receive updates and resources to help you prepare.  Click the “Add Your Name” button to submit your responses. Poll workers must be registered to vote in their county, or be 17 years old with proper permission.

Interested In Becoming A Poll Worker? Sign Up Below!

Or, click HERE to sign up with the Department of State!

I’ve Signed Up, Now What?

  1. Your county will contact you if you are selected to work on Election Day. Note, this placement could come as late as the day before the election.

  2. Your local League will reach out with additional resources and opportunities to connect with or recruit other poll workers 

  3. Prepare for service by exploring our poll worker resources webpage.

  4. Attend one (or all) of our information sessions before election day.

    1. Poll Worker 101: This information session will build on the required trainings provided by Pennsylvania counties, covering the basics of working the polls in Pennsylvania and giving additional details on important procedures. It is perfect for a first-time poll worker or experienced poll worker who wants to brush up on their knowledge.

    2. Poll Worker Q&A: As a poll worker, you receive comprehensive training to keep the voting process running smoothly and make sure it is easy to vote. But you may still have questions leading up to Election Day, and that’s okay! We will hold several Q&A sessions to answer any lingering questions you may have about being a poll worker in Pennsylvania.

    3. Poll Watcher Information Session: Learn more about what you can (and cannot) do as a poll watcher. In addition to those considering becoming poll watchers, this session is also open to poll workers, so they can learn about the people who might be working alongside them on Election Day.

    4. E-Book Poll Training: Learn more about what to expect as a poll worker in a supplemental session on Philadelphia’s electronic poll books.

    5. De-Escalation Techniques Information Session: This session will focus on essential de-escalation strategies and techniques to ensure a safe and peaceful voting environment. It is perfect for a first-time poll worker or an experienced poll worker who wants to enhance their conflict resolution skills.

Please note, these resources are intended to supplement —not replace—the mandatory poll worker training being offered in your county. You must also attend your county’s poll worker training. To find your county’s poll worker resources, click here.

In partnership with the Committee of Seventy.