Adopt-A-Precinct Poll Volunteer Opportunity

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Hope & Help Center has been contacted by the Orange County Supervisor of Elections. They have developed a fundraising program designed to provide community organizations and businesses with an opportunity to participate in the elections process in Orange County. In this case Hope & Help Center has "adopted" Precinct 549 Broadway Methodist Church 406 E. Amelia Orlando, FL. 32803 for the election cycle by providing the personnel to staff the Election Board at that precinct. We are reaching out to the community to ask if you can participate in this opportunity to assist not only Hope & Help Center but the electoral process.

Here are some frequently asked questions:

WHO IS ABLE TO WORK?

Must be registered to vote in Orange County.

HOW WILL WORKERS BE TRAINED?

The Orange County Supervisor of Elections office will provide all training and training materials. Training for each member of your team is mandatory by Florida Law. Hands on training will be held at the Supervisor of Elections office on 119 W. Kaley St., Orlando, FL 32806. Training times and dates are available by contacting Duane Hoyle at dhoyle@hopeandhelp.org.

WHAT HOURS WILL THEY WORK?

On Election Day, the polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Every Poll Worker must arrive by 6:00 a.m. to assemble the voting equipment and prepare the voting room. Poll workers may not leave the polling place during the election and must therefore bring all necessary medications with them. Hope & Help Center will provide breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bottled water. Once the polls close at 7:00 p.m. and all those in line have voted, all workers help close the polls-a task usually completed within 2 hours in most elections.

Countywide elections are March 15, 2016.

POLLWORKER POSITIONS

Each poll worker position has specific duties to perform on Election Day. The following is a listing of the positions on each Election Board, a brief description of the duties and the number of personnel needed for each position.

POSITION DESCRIPTIONS:

POLL CLERK- 1 NEEDED

Supervises the Election Board, picks up election supplies prior to the election, and returns them to a designated drop-off site on election night.

Training: Experienced Poll Clerks approx. 4 hours

First time new Poll Clerks approx. 8 hours (Saturday class)

VOTING SYSTEMS INSPECTOR - 1 NEEDED

This person is responsible for the set-up, operation and closing of the tabulator (voting) machine and the ADA Voting Equipment used for people with disabilities. Must have excellent technical skills.

Training: Experienced approx. 4 hours

New approx. 6 hours

EPOLL BOOK INSPECTOR - 3 NEEDED

Locates voter in the electronic poll (ePoll) book tablet, determines voter’s eligibility to vote in that precinct, and issues appropriate ballot to voters. Must have computer/tablet skills.

Training: Experienced approx. 3 hours

New approx. 4 hours

POLL DEPUTY - 1 NEEDED

Stationed outside the voting room on Election Day to maintain order at the polling place. A background clearance is conducted by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office prior to assignment.

Training: Experienced approx. 3 hours

New approx. 3 hours

If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions pleasee contact Russell Walker at rwalker@hopeandhelp.org or 407-645-2577 ext. 111.