Charlottesville (City), VA

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  • Phone:
    (434) 970-3250
  • Email:
    vote@charlottesville.org
  • Office Address:
    City Hall Annex 120, 7th St NE, Room 142, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Mailing Address:
    PO Box 1219, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  • Start Time:
    5:00 AM End Time:
    Approximately 8:00 PM     (Part-day shifts run from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 12:00 PM until approximately 8:00 PM.)
  • Compensation:
    $18 per hour base pay for Election Day and training.
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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: 16

  • You must complete training to be a poll worker.

  • Training Details: In-person training typically lasts 2 to 6 hours, depending on position. Supplemental online training resources are available. Poll workers are certified for three year terms. Training is required at least once per three year term and will be updated upon the institution of new voting laws.

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now!” button above. The city of Charlottesville also has a downloadable PDF application, available here.