Election Workers

The Democratic Party of Collin County must have your help!

Democratic Party of Collin County needs Election Clerks, Poll Greeters and Poll Watchers to work on Election Day, November 4, 2008. If you can work all day, half a day or even just a few hours, please call to volunteer!

Volunteer Poll Workers Help Ensure the Integrity of U.S. Elections - PLEASE volunteer to serve your country on Election Day!

To volunteer - phone the Democratic Party Of Collin County Office at 972-578-1483.

You are eligible to serve as an election day poll worker if you:

• Are registered to vote in Collin County
• Fluent in English (second language desirable)
• Do not hold an elected office
• Are not a family member of an elected official on the ballot
• Are not the employee of an elected official
• Enjoy interaction with the public
• Able to take direction well and not easily distracted
• Have dependable transportation to the Election Polls
• Can work variable or long hours on election day
• Are 18 years or older

Hours of service (approximate):

• Presiding Judge: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., depending on voter turnout and time it takes to deliver supplies to the Election Administration office when the polls close.
• Alternate Judge: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., depending on voter turnout. Dismissed by Presiding Judge
• Clerks: Hours designated by Presiding Judge

General Job Duties:

• Qualifying the voter
• Assisting the voters with the election equipment
• Opening and closing the election polls

Job Duties:

• Presiding Judge: arrange and set up voting area, complete paperwork, return materials to Election Administration at the end of voting, assign duties to clerks, contact Elections Administration for voter verifications or equipment questions, manage the polling location.
• Alternate Judge: work as directed by Presiding Judge, stand in as Presiding Judge if they are called away from the polling location.
• Clerks: qualify voters and assist the voters as they cast their ballot.

Texas election officials looking for workers for polls in November

To volunteer - phone the Democratic Party Of Collin County Office at 972-578-1483.

Schedule of Election Worker Training Given by the Collin County Elections Office

Election Day Law Seminar for New Judges/Alternates	Plano	Mon, Sept 29, 2-4PM	Collin Co. Sub-Courthouse, 920 East Park Blvd, Plano. Limited seating available - call Patty (972-547-1901) at the Collin Co. Elections Office to schedule attendance.
Election Day Law Seminar for New Judges/Alternates	Plano	Tues, Sept 30, 9-11AM and 2-4PM	Collin Co. Sub-Courthouse, 920 East Park Blvd, Plano. Limited seating available - call Patty (972-547-1901) at the Collin Co. Elections Office to schedule attendance.
Early Voting Equip Training	McKinney	Thurs, Oct 2, 10-12PM	University Drive Courts Facility, Central Jury Rm, 1800 North Graves St, McKinney
Election Day Law Seminar	McKinney	Sat, Oct 4, 9-11AM and 12:30-2:30PM	University Drive Courts Facility, Central Jury Rm, 1800 North Graves St, McKinney
Election Day Equip Training	Plano	Mon, Oct 6, 9-11AM and 2-4PM	Collin Co. Sub-Courthouse, 920 East Park Blvd, Plano. Limited seating available - call Patty (972-547-1901) at the Collin Co. Elections Office to schedule attendance.
Election Day Equip Training	Plano	Tues Oct 7, 9-11AM and 2-4PM	Collin Co. Sub-Courthouse, 920 East Park Blvd, Plano. Limited seating available - call Patty (972-547-1901) at the Collin Co. Elections Office to schedule attendance.
Election Day Equip Training	McKinney	Wed, Oct 8, 2-4PM	University Drive Courts Facility, Central Jury Rm, 1800 North Graves St, McKinney
Election Day Equip Training	McKinney	Wed, Oct 9, 2-4PM	University Drive Courts Facility, Central Jury Rm, 1800 North Graves St, McKinney
Election Day Equip Training	McKinney	Wed, Oct 10, 2-4PM	University Drive Courts Facility, Central Jury Rm, 1800 North Graves St, McKinney
Election Day Equip Training	Plano	Tues, Oct 14, 2-4PM	Collin Co. Sub-Courthouse, 920 East Park Blvd, Plano. Limited seating available - call Patty (972-547-1901) at the Collin Co. Elections Office to schedule attendance.
Election Day Law Class	Frisco	Tues, Oct 14, 6:30-8:30PM	Preston Ridge Campus 9700 Wade Blvd, Frisco
Early Voting Law Class	McKinney	Wed, Oct 15, 2-5PM	University Drive Courts Facility, Central Jury Rm, 1800 North Graves St, McKinney
Election Day Equip Training	Plano	Thurs, Oct 16, 9-11AM	Collin Co. Sub-Courthouse, 920 East Park Blvd, Plano. Limited seating available - call Patty (972-547-1901) at the Collin Co. Elections Office to schedule attendance.
Election Day Law Class	McKinney	Thurs, Oct 16, 6:30-8:30PM	University Drive Courts Facility, Central Jury Rm, 1800 North Graves St, McKinney
Election Day Equip Training	McKinney	Fri, Oct 17, 2-4PM	University Drive Courts Facility, Central Jury Rm, 1800 North Graves St, McKinney
Election Day Equip Training	Plano	Tues, Oct 21, 9-11AM	Collin Co. Sub-Courthouse, 920 East Park Blvd, Plano. Limited seating available - call Patty (972-547-1901) at the Collin Co. Elections Office to schedule attendance.
Election Day Law Class	McKinney	Wed, Oct 22, 2-4PM	University Drive Courts Facility, Central Jury Rm, 1800 North Graves St, McKinney
Election Day Equipment Training	McKinney	Thurs, Oct 23 9-11AM and 2-4PM	University Drive Courts Facility, Central Jury Rm, 1800 North Graves St, McKinney
Election Day Equipment Training	McKinney	Sat, Oct 25 9-11AM	University Drive Courts Facility, Central Jury Rm, 1800 North Graves St, McKinney
Election Day Equipment Training	Plano	Tues, Oct 28, 9-11AM and 2-4PM	Collin Co. Sub-Courthouse, 920 East Park Blvd, Plano. Limited seating available - call Patty (972-547-1901) at the Collin Co. Elections Office to schedule attendance.
Election Day Law Class	McKinney	Wed, Oct 29, 2-4PM	University Drive Courts Facility, Central Jury Rm, 1800 North Graves St, McKinney
Election Day Equipment Training	McKinney	Thurs, Oct 30, 9-11 AM	University Drive Courts Facility, Central Jury Rm, 1800 North Graves St, McKinney
Election Day Equipment Training	McKinney	Fri, Oct 31, 9-11AM	University Drive Courts Facility, Central Jury Rm, 1800 North Graves St, McKinney
Election Day		Tues, Nov 4, 7AM to 7PM	Your Precinct’s Polling Place