Indiana’s primary election day is coming up on Tuesday, May 5. We always encourage Indy residents to make their voices heard by voting — but if you want to take your civic engagement one step further, you can volunteer as a poll worker.
Here’s how you can join your fellow Hoosiers in ensuring a smooth Election Day for all.
- Complete an application. To be accepted, you must be a registered voter of Marion County (unless you are a high school student) and have access to transportation.
- Choose which position you’re interested in working: a clerk or an inspector. Clerks work a half day or a full day greeting voters, checking IDs, performing signature counts, and more, and are paid up to $180. Inspectors are experienced poll workers who, after attending a mandatory training, are responsible for running the entire voting center and addressing any issues that arise. They are paid $240 for a full day (typically around 14 hours).
- Get tips from seasoned poll workers, like why you should bring your own snacks and when to call the Marion County Election Board hotline.
For the official training guide, video walkthroughs, and more, visit Indy’s poll worker site.
