With less than a month until Election Day, the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters’ Office is facing a critical shortage of volunteers to serve at 836 polling places throughout the county.
There are still more than 2,000 election officers needed, according to election officials.
“Now is a critical time, and residents can help by volunteering to work at the polls as Election Officers. We hope that residents will consider lending a hand in conducting the election and supporting democracy,” said Registrar of Voters Shannon Bushey. Bushey added that Election Officers are paid up to $200 for volunteering at the polls.
Bilingual election officers must be fluent in English and one of the following languages: Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, or Korean. Spanish and Chinese speaking election officers are especially needed, according to Bushey.
Eligible residents who would like to participate in the democratic process are encouraged to contact the Registrar of Voters’ Office immediately. Election officers must be citizens who are registered to vote, legal permanent residents, or high school students 16 or older with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Experience is not necessary, as all training is provided.
To volunteer to be an election officer, sign up online under the “Volunteer” tab at sccvote.org or call:
• English, Japanese, Korean or Khmer: (408) 299-7655
• Spanish: (408) 282-3095
• Vietnamese: (408) 282-3097
• Chinese: (408) 282-3086
• Tagalog: (408) 282-3089
• Hindi: (408) 282-3199
• High School Students: (408) 282-3091
