Become a Poll Worker
Poll Worker Resources
The Committee of Seventy has partnered with the League of Women Voters and experienced poll workers to offer information and resources for individuals seeking to staff polling places on Election Day. The Pennsylvania Poll Worker Project features supplemental informational sessions for poll workers across Pennsylvania.
Upcoming poll worker information sessions:
So You Want to be a Poll Worker information session - This session covers the basics of working the polls in Pennsylvania. It is perfect for a first-time poll worker or an experienced poll worker who wants to brush up on their knowledge. Sign up here!
Poll Worker Procedures information session - This session covers the various situations which you may encounter as a poll worker on Election Day. Topics include provisional ballots, spoiled ballots and the role of poll watchers. Sign up here!
Poll worker Q & A - We are happy to answer any lingering questions you may have about being a poll worker in Pennsylvania! Sign up for a Q&A session here!
E-Poll Book Training: Join the Committee of Seventy and the LWVPA for a supplemental training on electronic poll books! Sign up 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 training course from your local Board of Elections.
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So You Want to Be a Poll Worker?
There are few civic duties more important to our democracy than staffing polling locations, especially during Covid-19. This information session gives you the basics of working the polls in Pennsylvania.
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Poll Worker Procedures
This presentation covers critical procedures to know as a poll worker in Pennsylvania ahead of the general election.
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May 16th Primary Election
Draft Official Guide for Philadelphia Poll Workers - station cards, flow charts, QR codes + everything you need to know to work on Election Day! Download, print at home, and let us know what you think at bettergov@seventy.org
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What to Expect When You're Expecting A Lot of Voters
C70 has partnered with experienced poll workers to create easy-to-use, helpful checklists and guides to ensure a smooth primary election for poll workers and voters across Philadelphia. This presentation reviews the materials created for poll workers by poll workers, and goes through potential scenarios you might encounter.
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Election Day Resources for Philadelphia Poll Workers
Download these easy-to-use checklists and guides to ensure a smooth Election Day for poll workers and voters across Philadelphia.
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Poll Worker Station Cards
These station cards walk the poll worker through their duties step-by-step. They are applicable to poll workers across Pennsylvania.
FAQs for Philadelphia Poll Workers
Philly Poll Worker Trailer
