Monday, June 15, 2020

Louisiana Poll Volunteers needed!


Louisiana has been fortunate to have dedicated poll workers who have served for years; however, we must recruit and train thousands of poll workers across the state every election and for emergencies like we are facing today with COVID-19. You can help!

You just need to meet a few requirements to be selected: 

You must:
         Be a registered voter in Louisiana;
         Be able to perform the essential duties of a poll worker;
         Attend a course of instruction as required; and
         Not be a candidate in the election.

You may also serve if you are at least 17 years of age and a high school senior or older, or if you are registered to vote in another state and are a student at an institution of higher learning. Trained poll workers can earn up to $200 an election after attending the pre-election course of instruction and passing the test. The job isn’t complicated, and anyone who has worked at the polls will tell you it’s one of the most rewarding ways you can help your community!

It’s easy to help your community:
         You will attend a training class to learn how to be a poll worker.
         On election day, you will help set up the polling place before voters arrive. (Start time will be given to you by your clerk of court, but is generally 30 minutes to an hour before the polls open).
         You will open the polls. For July 11, 2020 and August 15, 2020, polls open at 7:00 a.m.
         You will check voters in at the polling place and allow them to cast their votes. 
         You will close the polls at the end of election day. Polls close at 8:00 p.m., but all voters in line at 8:00 p.m. are allowed to cast their vote. 

On the day you are scheduled to work, you must:
         Provide your own transportation to and from your assigned precinct.
         Bring your own food, and drinks for the day.
         You must remain at the polling place all day. Poll workers are unable to leave the facility. 

To become a qualified poll worker, fill out the Poll Worker Application and send it to:
Secretary of State
Elections Division
ATTENTION: Julie Guidroz
P.O. Box 94125
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125
225.922.1167 (fax)


YES! I WANT TO BE A POLL WORKER

FOR THE JULY 11, 2020 ELECTION
Please contact me so that I may enroll in the next poll worker school.


Last Name:____________________________________________________________________________

First Name:__________________________________________________________M.I.:______________

Street Address:_________________________________________________________________________

City:_______________________________________________________ZIP:_______________________

Daytime Phone No.:_____________________________________________________________________

Evening Phone No.:_____________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth:__________________________________________________________________________

Parish of Residence:_____________________________________________________________________

Parish(es) you are willing to work:__________________________________________________________

For Tuesday elections, can you report to work by 5:30am?______________Yes___________________No

For Saturday elections, can you report to work by 6:30am?______________Yes___________________No


To become a qualified poll worker for the July 11, 2020 and/or August 15, 2020 elections:

·         Complete this form and contact Julie Guidroz @ julie.guidroz@sos.la.gov
·         If you have any questions or concerns, please email sherri.hadskey@sos.la.gov or lani.durio@sos.la.gov

Parishes needing additional assistance for the July 11, 2020 and August 15, 2020 elections:

East Feliciana                St. Charles
Jefferson                       Orleans
Livingston                      Ouachita


Please let us know if you are interested in serving as a poll worker for future elections:


_____   Yes, I am interested in serving for the August 15, 2020 election.


_____   Yes, I am interested in serving for the November 3, 2020 and December 5, 2020 elections.


_____   No, I only want to work the July 11, 2020 election.






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