Get Involved! Be part of the electoral process and work at the polls. In addition to earning some pocket money for it, you'll have the satisfaction of participating in one of our fundamental democratic rights. Democracy is not a spectator sport. It requires the assistance of committed citizens.   We need to recruit some 2,000 Election Day poll workers to help with an anticipated record voter turnout this year. While response to date has been heartening, we especially need more of:   Spanish bilingual poll workers (must be English-proficient) Republican poll workers Download a Poll Worker Application. Fill it out and fax it to 720-913-8600, or scan and email it to poll.worker@denvergov.org. Or, call us at 720-913-VOTE (8683).

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Be a Denver Poll Worker What do poll workers do? Poll workers check in voters, verify voter identification, and generally assist voters in casting their ballots.   Are poll workers compensated? Yes. Election Day poll workers are paid $100 for each Election Day they work, plus $20 for attending a required training session, for a total of $120. Supvisors can earn up to $230. Plus, the Elections Division will provide lunch on Election Day.   Poll workers who can work during the weeks leading up to the elections, early voting days and/or election night (to process and count votes) are paid an hourly rate of $11.12.   When are poll workers needed? Poll workers are needed for the following dates: General Election Day, November 4 During early voting - from October 20 to October 31 During the weeks and months leading up to the elections What are the requirements to be a poll worker? Poll workers must: Be a registered voter in the City and County of Denver Be willing to serve on Election Day from 6:00am to 8:00pm Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of a poll worker Have reliable transportation to the assigned polling place Have never been convicted of election fraud or any other election offense or fraud  Not be a candidate on the ballot in the precinct where they are appointed to serve, nor a member of the immediate family, related by blood or marriage to the second degree, of a candidate whose name appears on the ballot in the precinct where they are appointed to serve How to apply Download a Poll Worker Application. Fill it out and fax it to 720-913-8600, or scan and email it to poll.worker@denvergov.org. Or, call us at 720-913-VOTE (8683).

Be a Student Poll Worker College Students Do you have a need to pick up some extra cash? Need a temporary job? Become a Denver poll worker. You can work Election Day only, or you can work on a temporary basis in the weeks leading up to the elections. See the information above for qualifications and an application.     High School Students We need you too! If you are, or will be, 16 years of age by Election Day, join our high school poll worker program for Election Day work. You will earn the same pay as adults. The only difference is that you will need your school's permission to be away from school on November 4, General Election Day.