Poll Working
What training process do I go through?
After filling out the application the board of elections will contact you to find out what is the best time and day for you to do the 3-hour training and examination to become an electoral poll worker. The training will be done at a site near you in your electoral district. At the training course they will teach you about the basics of the positions you selected in your application as well as demonstrate how to use some of the machinery. The exam is an open book, and the time allocated in total is an hour and results will be sent to your electoral poll worker portal.
How do I prepare for training and working at the sites?
Before going to the electoral poll worker training it is helpful to have a way to access your banking information to fill out the forms for payment. It is best to look up the location of the training site beforehand so that you will arrive on time and be present for all the demonstrations and presentations. The board of elections will provide handouts and sample material for any further questions they will answer such as how to interact with voters, scenarios where the machinery may malfunction. At the electoral poll sites every station will have instructions for setting up and putting away materials and machinery in case further help is needed you can go to your site’s manager.
How often are breaks for employees? What is a typical day?
When it comes to working at the poll sites you can select the day and times of your shifts at the electoral poll worker portal. Any further accommodations of hours will be handled and discussed through your district’s electoral poll site coordinator. There will be lunch breaks and breaks organized by your poll site manager.
Ambassador Working
In what ways will I get paid?
While we are an ambassador program for civic engagement focused on being a resource to the students at BMCC. There is compensation in two ways: One is a stipend at the end of the program that is $50. As well as the other option of doing federal work study with us and getting paid hourly as a federal work study at our program.
How can I become an ambassador?
Through the link below you are able to fill out an application of interest and we will get back to you as soon as possible. If there are any issues or questions, please contact the email provided. Become a Student Ambassador
How many hours do I have to work?
As this is a campus program, we prioritize the students we work with and their academic career; in doing so we work with the schedule you provide us and the hours you are able to work. There is no maximum or minimum for the number of hours you can work as well as any required set hours.
What training process do I go through?
In training we will explain how to talk to potential voters as well as faculty and staff. We will answer any questions you may have on the board of elections and our engagement with the school community at BMCC. You will receive your work shirts so the student body at BMCC are able to recognize you.
Registering to Vote
What are the deadlines for registering to vote?
The deadline for early mail registration is no later than October 26 when it is received by the board of elections. The deadline for voting registration is no later than October 26 at your local polling site.
How do I register to vote as a college student (out of state)?
On the tab section titled voting there is a resource explaining thoroughly how voting out of state works.
How do I check if I’m already registered to vote?
In the resource section there is a link to check voter registration status.
What should I do if I need to update my voter information?
If any updates need to be made it is important to have this done as soon as possible before voting season ends. Thus, can be done online through the link in the resource section or in person at a local poll working site.
How will I know where is my polling site?
Your electoral polling site is located in your electoral district. In the resource section there is a way to look up your polling site by your address
