LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — The Allen County Board of Elections is looking for a few good men and women to work the polls.
The Lima Kiwanis Club recently heard about what is involved in serving the community on Election Day.
Poll workers must be at least 17 years old, be an Allen County resident and have no felony convictions. Workers will receive training and be compensated for their time.
The Board of Elections needs individuals from both sides of the aisle, with a commitment of 14 hours on Election Day.
“Basically, there are certain areas set up in each polling location where there's a ballot table, there's a provisional help table. Somebody's checking, a couple people are checking people in on the poll pads as they come in, having them sign the poll pad and so forth. So there are different tasks that are rotated throughout the day,” said Beth Harnishfeger, clerk at the Allen County Board of Elections.
Poll workers are compensated for their service, with pay starting at $130 depending on their position.
Anyone interested in becoming a poll worker can contact the Allen County Board of Elections.
