The
Problem: We anticipate the
turnout for this fall's General Election to be as high
as 80%. Given there are 2.7 million registered voters
in Arizona that means over 2 million people will cast
a ballot, most of them at a polling location. Arizona
needs over 14,000 poll workers to properly staff the
polling locations.
THE
SOLUTION: The Secretary of
State's office is challenging corporations to encourage
and accommodate their employees in becoming volunteers.
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Accommodate your employees taking
the day off to become a poll worker by letting them
work the polls without taking a vacation day
Encourage your employees to become
a poll worker by promoting it on your website, in
team meetings, and inserts in payroll checks
Becoming a financial sponsor for the
SoS Poll Worker Campaign.
COMPANIES
WHO HAVE TAKEN THE CHALLENGE:
Arizona
State University
COX Communications
Realty Executives
SCF
Arizona
Target
Wal-Mart
Waste Management
Wells Fargo
Qwest
CONTACT: If
you wish to participate or have further questions,
please call Craig Stender at (602) 364-1620 or sign
up HERE.
Poll Workers Responsibilities
Attend the required training classes
Assist voters as necessary
Know how to properly
use the voting unit
Check voter identification
Issue voters “regular” or “provisional” ballots
Be a team player, be flexible and
have a positive attitude
Serve all voters promptly and with sensitivity
to voters
with special needs
