Anderson Joins National Event to Recruit Poll Workers
Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer
The Anderson County Board of Voter Registration and Elections is celebrating National Poll Worker Recruitment Day tomorrow, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at 301 N Main Street where citizens can sign up to serve as poll worker and be entered into a special prize drawing. Winners will be announced at the end of the business day.
Election workers are needed for the Nov. 4 general elections.
The work offers a paid opportunity to get to perform a civic duty and get to know the community.
South Carolina will pay a total of $135 for Poll Managers to work on election day, whcih breaks down to $60 for attending a mandatory training session and $75 for working on election day. Clerks for the polling location receive an additional $60 for a total of $195.
Requirements:
Must be a registered voter in Anderson County or an adjoining county, or students 16-17 years of age, and remain non-partisan on Election Day.
Go to https://www.scvotes.gov/poll-manager-information and click apply to be a Poll Manger. You can also call our office at (864) 260-4035, or email hgtreffeisen@andersoncountysc.org.
