Become a Poll Worker

Poll Worker Resources

The Committee of Seventy has partnered with the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania and experienced poll workers to offer information and resources for individuals seeking to staff polling places on Election Day. C70 and the LWVPA also offer supplementary information sessions with a former county election director for anyone looking for a more detailed overview of working the polls.

2024 Poll Worker Information Sessions

Poll Worker 101:

This information session will build on the required trainings provided by Pennsylvania counties, covering the basics of working the polls in Pennsylvania and giving  additional details on important procedures. It is perfect for a first-time poll worker or experienced poll worker who wants to brush up on their knowledge.

• Monday, September 16, 2024, 12:00 PM
• Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 6:00 PM
• Friday, September 20, 2024, 12:00 PM
• Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 12:00 PM
• Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 6:00 PM
• Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 12:00 PM
• Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 12:00 PM
• Monday, October 14, 2024, 12:00 PM
• Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 12:00 PM
• Friday, October 18, 2024, 12:00 PM
• Monday, October 21, 2024, 6:00 PM
• Friday, October 25, 2024, 12:00 PM
• Monday, October 28, 2024, 6:00 PM
• Thursday, October 31, 2024, 12:00 PM
• Friday, November 1, 2024, 12:00 PM

Poll Worker Q&A:

As a poll worker, you receive comprehensive training to keep the voting process running smoothly and make sure it is easy to vote.  But you may still have questions leading up to Election Day, and that’s okay! We will hold several Q&A sessions to answer any lingering questions you may have about being a poll worker in Pennsylvania.

• Monday, November 4, 2024, 6:00 PM (Last minute poll worker placement)

Poll Watcher Information Session:

Learn more about what you can (and cannot) do as a poll watcher. In addition to those considering becoming poll watchers, this session is also open to poll workers, so they can learn about the people who might be working alongside them on Election Day.

• Monday, September 30, 2024, 6:00 PM
• Friday, October 11, 2024, 6:00 PM
• Monday, October 28, 2024, 12:00 PM
• Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 6:00 PM

E-Poll Book Information Session:

Learn more about what to expect as a poll worker in a supplemental session on Philadelphia’s electronic poll books. 

• Monday, September 23, 2024, 6:00 PM
• Thursday, October 3, 2024, 6:00 PM
• Thursday, October 10, 2024, 12:00 PM

De-Escalation Techniques Information Session:

This session will focus on essential de-escalation strategies and techniques to ensure a safe and peaceful voting environment. It is perfect for a first-time poll worker or an experienced poll worker who wants to enhance their conflict resolution skills.

• Thursday, October 17, 2024, 6:00 PM
• Thursday, October 24, 2024, 6:00 PM
• Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 6:00 PM (rescheduled to Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, 12:00 PM)

Check out the scheduled sessions and sign up on Ticketleap here!

People from Philadelphia are asked to register be a “standby pollworker” - someone who attends an advance information session and then joins a “Zoom” videoconference at 6:15 am on election day for a last minute assignment. Most people will need a car or be very handy with public transportation to quickly get to these places. The Zoom link for Election Day is available here.

Note: These sessions are not official trainings from a County Board of Elections, and participants are not compensated for their attendance. If you are selected to be a poll worker, you will still need to attend a training from your local Board of Elections.