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Riverside County, CA

Thank you so much for your interest in being a poll worker. In order to apply to be a poll worker, you must connect with your local elections office so that you can complete the official poll worker application process with them.

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Hours and Compensation

  • Hours
    6:15 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Compensation
    $20 per hour for Vote Center, Election Day, and training.
  • Other Details
    You must work the full day

Voter Registration Requirements

  • Requirements
    Poll workers over the age of 18 must either be registered voters in California or be lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S. and otherwise eligible to register to vote except for their lack of U.S. citizenship.

Work Requirements

  • Minimum Age Requirements
    16-year-old students who are U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted for U.S. permanent residence.
  • Training Details
    Yes. You must attend a training session.
  • In-person training typically lasts 2 hours for most poll workers. Lead poll workers are hired as part-time employees and attend a 3-week training.

Contact Information

Phone: (951) 486-7200

Email: ROVweb@rivco.org

Office Address: County of Riverside Registrar of Voters, Election Officers & Polls Division, 2724 Gateway Dr, Riverside, CA 92507

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More Details

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply Now!” button above. Riverside County also has a downloadable PDF application, available here.

Poll workers must help set up the precinct the night prior to the election.

Riverside County encourages bilingual individuals who English and one of the following languages to apply: Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese and ASL.

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