Until six weeks before an election, you must be registered to vote in Massachusetts to be appointed as a poll worker. The voter registration requirement does not apply to interpreters, greeters, or 16 and 17-year-old poll workers. Within six weeks of an election, any competent person, regardless of their voter registration status or residency, may be appointed as a poll worker.
Note: This voter registration requirement does not apply to poll workers under the age of 18.
Minimum Age: 16
Training Details: Poll workers are trained in-person on Election Day. Poll workers also have access to in-person training conducted by the State. 16 and 17-year-olds are required to attend training prior to serving as student poll workers.
Poll workers must be able to sit and possibly stand for long periods of time.
Individuals with great customer service skills are encouraged to apply.
The Town of Bolton is also looking for workers to help count ballots. They begin their shift around 7:45 PM.