Poll workers are still in demand for the Nov. 6 Presidential General Election; especially those who are bilingual in Chinese, Filipino, Spanish and Vietnamese. The need is especially great in the neighborhoods listed below:
English | Pacific Beach, Del Mar, Pomerado, University North (UTC, UCSD areas), University City |
Chinese | Del Dios, Encinitas, Rancho Peñasquitos, Mira Mesa, Poway |
Filipino | Del Dios, Oceanside, Chula Vista, Rancho Peñasquitos, Mira Mesa, Encanto, Paradise Hills, Spring Valley, El Cajon, Lakeside |
Spanish | Clairemont, Encanto, Paradise Hills, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, Ramona, Jamul, Campo, Potrero, El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee |
Vietnamese | Del Dios, Oceanside, San Marcos, Vista, Chula Vista, Rolando Redwood, City Heights, Nestor, San Ysidro, South Park, Clairemont, Linda Vista, Rancho Peñasquitos, Mira Mesa, Pomerado, Encanto, Lemon Grove, El Cajon, La Mesa |
Poll workers receive a stipend ranging from $75 to $175 depending on the assignment and those who are bilingual receive an additional $15 if they are assigned to provide language assistance to voters.
Poll workers must be U.S. citizens, registered voters in the State of California and have transportation to their assigned polling location. Depending on the job assignment, they may also need access to the internet to complete an online training and attend a two-hour class.
It is easy to apply online to become a poll worker at SDVote.com.
For more information, call (858) 565-5800 or email Pollworker@sdcounty.ca.gov.