Become a Student Election Assistant

 

What Is a Student Election Assistant? 

In 2003 the North Carolina legislature passed a low allowing high school students to work in the pools on election day if they meet certain requirements

 

Am I Eligible? 

In order to serve as a North Carolina Student Election Assitant, a student must: 

• Be a United States citizen
• Be at least 17 years old by Election Day 
• Be a resident of the country in which you will serve
• Be enrolled in a public or private high school or home school
• Be in good academic standing
• Have permission from your parent, guardian, or legal custodian 
• Have permission from your school principal or director 

To apply, complete the application and sent it to your country board of elections office. The elections board will contact you once they receive your application. 

 

Will I Get Paid? 

Student election assitants are paid for their time spent in training and working on election day. 

 

Election Day Checklist

• Wear comfortable clothing and dress in layers for optimum comfort
• Arrange for enough food and drinks for the entire day 
• Smoking is not permitted in the polling place
• Leave your campaign buttons and political jewelry at home
• Discussion of politics is not permitted while working at the polls

 

Need More Information? 

If you would like more information about becoming a student election assistant, contact your county board of elections. 

 

NC State Board of Elections

506 North Harrington Street

Raleigh, NC 27603

Phone: 919-733-7173

Fax: 919-715-0135

www.sboe.state.nc.us

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