August 11 is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. Each election, thousands of Lake County poll workers help voters cast their ballots. We are deeply grateful to our dedicated elections team for their service. Without them, elections wouldn’t happen. It’s as simple as that. And here’s why you should join us this year:
- Competitive Pay
Most workers earn at least $175. Some positions earn $1,000+
- Flexible Opportunities for Everyone
Active seniors. Working parents. Students. If you’ve got some time, we’ve got
spot that will fit your schedule and interests.
- Support Your Neighbors and Community
Want to bring the polls to homebound voters? Or ensure our frontline workers can schedule time to vote? Many positions expand poll access and hours.
- It’s Fun!
Our election workers come back year after year for a reason. Enjoy connecting with your friends and neighbors while you support your community and strengthen our Democracy!
We’ve created this handy guide to all the available positions, including pay rates, time commitment, and activity level. Don’t see anything that feels quite right? Reach out to elections@lakecountyin.org or call 219.755.3795. We’ll gladly find a way for you to help!
Ready to sign up? Reach out to your party today:
Thank you so much for considering an opportunity to support Lake County elections.
