States

Amherst County, VA

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Office Address:
113 Taylor St, Amherst, VA 24521
Mailing Address:
PO Box 550, Amherst, VA 24521-0550
Poll Worker Start Time:
5:00 AM
Poll Worker End Time:
8:30 PM (You must work the full day)
Compensation:
$150 for Election Day. Poll workers are also paid for training.

Voter Registration Requirements

  • You must be registered to vote in Virginia to be a poll worker

  • Note: This voter registration requirement does not apply to poll workers under the age of 18.

Work Requirements

  • Minimum Age: High school students interested in getting involved should contact their local election officials for information.

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: In-person training typically lasts about 1 hour. Poll workers must be trained to Commonwealth developed standards at the start of each term. They must also be updated whenever election procedures change.

Additional Information

In addition to Election Day workers, Amherst County is looking for Early Voting and post-election workers. Please contact election officials, listed above, for additional information.

 

Individuals who are comfortable using computers and tablets are strongly encouraged to apply.