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AGENCIES & DEPTS
Icon You Are Here YOU ARE HERE Registrar of Voters (DEP) Volunteer at the Polls  
County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters
Volunteer at the Polls on Election Day!

Online Election Officer Application
Do not use for high school students.

High School Student Election Officer program

  To Volunteer at the polls you must be:

  •  At least 18 years or older
  •  A United States Citizen
  •  A registered voter in the State of California 
  •  A resident of the State of California

  Or: A High School Student, 16 years or older with at least a 2.5 GPA

Stipends
Inspectors: $150.00 to $180.00
Clerks: $95.00 to $125.00

Election Officer Training Class
Election Officers are required to attend a scheduled training class before each election. Online Training is also available.

Election Officer Duties
The Inspector supervises the Precinct Board, performs all election officer duties, is responsible for pick-up & inventory of election supplies, setting up the polling place, ensures all closing procedures are followed and Ballots & election supplies are returned to the receiving center. The Clerk can perform any or all of the election officer duties and assist the Inspector.