Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, announces upcoming election worker information sessions.
If you have ever wondered what it takes to work the polls on Election Day, here is your opportunity to find out. The Lake County Supervisor of Elections Office will be hosting information sessions over the next several months. These sessions outline eligibility criteria, pay rates, as well as provide an overview of what is expected of workers during an election season. These information sessions are the first step in the process of becoming an election worker.
“We held several information sessions last fall and at the beginning of this year. I am proud to say we have great success and our sessions have been well attended,” Hays commented. The next information session will be held on February 21st at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center at 2:00 pm. The Clermont Arts and Recreation Center is located at 3700 S. Hwy 27 in Clermont. This is the last session to be held before the Presidential Preference Primary on March 17th. Sessions last about an hour, and election worker applications may be completed at the end of the presentation. Additional sessions will be held on April 17th at the Lake County Supervisor of Elections Office at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. The Elections Office is located at 1898 E. Burleigh Blvd in Tavares. For more information about upcoming sessions, visit their website www.LakeVotes.com or sign up for a session via email at ElectionWorker@LakeVotes.com.
“With the upcoming 2020 elections, we will be needing a full roster of folks to ensure adequate coverage at the polling sites,” Hays further commented. “We are continuously recruiting qualified individuals to serve,” shared Hays. Becoming an election worker is an opportunity to show your civic pride, make a little extra cash, and ensure voters have a positive election experience. If you are interested in becoming an election worker, but are unable to attend one of the sessions, you may complete an interest form online at their website as well. Just click the election workers button on the home page and select become an election worker and follow the prompts.
