ELECTION DAY VOLUNTEERS. Needed to Serve their Community on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 for Election Day at the San Mateo County Vote Center Volunteer; $280 Compensation

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VOLUNTEER WEBPAGE. From San Mateo County Office of Mark Church, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Chief Elections Officer.

We need energetic and dedicated people to serve their community on Election Day. This is a great way for community organizations to volunteer as a group and support their local voters. If you have a passion for democracy and want the chance to serve your fellow citizens, sign up to be a Vote Center Volunteer today!

Election Day volunteers are compensated up to $280 for their time.

 How to Apply:

1. Fill out the online or paper version of the volunteer application. here
2. Fill out the W-4 Form and turn in a copy of your Social Security card or Permanent Residency card to the Registration & Elections Division (via fax, mail or in-person.)
3. Submit your completed application to the San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division by the deadline (via mail, online or in-person) at Attn: Vote Center Unit, 40 Tower Road, San Mateo, CA 94402 or by email to VoteCenters@smcacre.gov or (650) 655-6287.

In order to be a Vote Center Volunteer, applicants must:

• Read, write and speak fluent English (Elections Code §12303)
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States

When can you become a Vote Center Volunteer:

• Recruitment begins in April
• Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2026
• Roughly two hours of online training will be provided
• Election Day is Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Why volunteer?

• See democracy in action – up close and behind the scenes!
• Become a vital part of the democratic process!
• Work alongside hundreds of fellow volunteers safeguarding every voter’s right to vote!
• Earn $280 just for working Election Day and online training!

What do Vote Center Volunteers do?

• Greet voters, distribute election materials and voter check-in forms, direct voters, and manage lines at a local Vote Center.
• Assist with set up (6:30 a.m.) and closing (9:00 p.m.) of a Vote Center on Election Day.

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