The Franklin County Board of Elections partners with High Schools to offer students, with an interest in democracy, who are at least 17 years old, the opportunity to serve as poll workers!
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
- Students should ask the school office for a sponsor at their high school
- Sponsors should click the link here to learn more about our Youth at the Booth program. To get your high school involved or for additional questions, contact our Youth at the Booth Coordinator at 614-525-6701 or [email protected].
HOW DO I QUALIFY? If you are:
- Be at least 17 years old and in good standing at your high school
- A U.S. Citizen and a resident of Franklin County
- Registered to vote in Franklin County (if you will be 18 years old on or before the upcoming Election) Online Voter Registration form or Paper Voter Registration Form
- Able to attend a mandatory interview/training session
- Willing to work approximately 15 hours on Election Day
- Able to find reliable transportation for Election Day
WHEN AM I NEEDED? YAB work as poll workers for primary and general elections held in the county
- Primary Elections are held on the first Tuesday, after the first Monday in May. (Presidential Primaries – Date determined by the Ohio Legislature)
- General Elections are held on the first Tuesday, after the first Monday in November
WHERE WILL I WORK?
- Voting Locations can be in schools, township halls, libraries and churches that are ADA compliant
HOW MUCH WILL I GET PAID?
- Election Day: $133.72
- Interview/ Training Session: $25.00 Training Manual
- Practice Makes Perfect: $10.00
WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO?
- Arrive at assigned location at 5:30 a.m. on Election Day
- Set up the voting location
- Process and assist voters on Election Day
- Close the voting location