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
You must complete training to be a poll worker.
Training Details: In-person training lasts 1 to 2 hours.
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now!” button above. The Town of Harwich also has a downloadable PDF application, available here.
In addition to Election Day workers, the Town of Harwich is looking for early voting workers. Please contact election officials, listed above, for additional information.
Individuals who are comfortable using computers and tablets are strongly encouraged to apply.