Join fellow students from high schools such as: Cornerstone, Philip & Sala Burton, Thurgood Marshall, Mission, Raul Wallenberg, George Washington, School of the Arts, International Studies Academy, Ida B. Wells, Galileo, Balboa, Immaculate Conception, Sacred Heart, Gateway, San Francisco Waldorf, Lowell, Lick Wilmerding, Abraham Lincoln, to name a few.
Here are a few more reasons to join:
- You earn $122!
- It's a great addition to a resume or college application because it shows leadership, responsibility and teamwork.
- Hours you work may count towards community service requirements.
- By helping others vote, you'll be ready to vote when you turn 18. Make sure you register to vote first!
- Meet new friends!
We encourage all interested students to apply as early as possible. Space is limited.
High School Student Application (PDF)
Qualifications
Poll Worker Training Manual (PDF)
Hours & Pay
FAQ's for High School Pollworkers
For questions or comments please contact the High School Pollworker Division at (415) 554-4395 or send an email to HSPollworker.communication@sfgov.org
To San Francisco High School Teachers:
The Department would like to thank all San Francisco high school teachers who support the program. Without your support, the program would not have experienced the success it has over the past 7 years.
For those who are new to the program here are examples of the feedback we have received from teachers in support of the program:
- The program compliments civic awareness or political science curricula.
- Students learn outside the classroom while experiencing a real life professional experience.
- It engages the students in the community and in the voting/elections process.
- Students experience a new training method during pollworker training classes.
- The program emphasizes responsibility, teamwork, cultural competencies and leadership.
