Early Voting and Election Day Paid and Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Jobs
Poll Observers Observe poll staff and voters, looking for irregularities - like not looking at a photo ID, not requiring voters to state name and address, swaying voters as to how to vote, etc. Training provided by the FCGOP and NCGOP. On-site Poll Observers work 4 1/2 hour shifts and sign up online for desired shifts and locations. At-large poll observers can visit any polling place in the county at any time, while 'on-site poll observers' are assigned to specific polling places and time slots based on their sign-up. A maximum of two (2) poll observers (POs)and one at-large PO may be in any given polling location at any given time. Individuals may serve multiple polling locations and/or time slots throughout the early voting period and on election day itself. At large, Poll Observers fill any gaps and aid poll observers who report issues and seek assistance. Please contact [email protected] if interested.
Poll Greeters—typically outside during Early Voting and on Election Days—hand out literature and respond to questions, which might mean directing people to another source. They are needed during early voting and on election days. A sign-up website link will be provided closer to the election. Greeters also serve as outside observers, reporting when they see campaigning inside the "NO CAMPAIGNING ZONE," harassment, etc.
Please contact volunteer@forsythgop.org if interested.
Paid Positions (The Board of Elections (BOE) pays poll workers and MAT workers, and the BOE provides training.)
On Election Day, each of the 108 polling places has a Chief Judge, two Judges and a Help Desk Official, plus poll assistants. During early voting, there's a Chief Judge/Lead at every place, plus poll assistants.
If you are willing to work the ENTIRE TWO WEEKS of Early Voting (OCTOBER 17 - NOVEMBER 2, 2024) please sign-up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AA5A62EA7FAC25-51082415-2024
THE DEADLINE TO SIGN-UP TO WORK AS A PAID POLL WORKER IS SEPTEMBER 10, 2024.
Early voting poll staff—Needed for the general election season—October 17—November 3. These paid workers work either the morning or afternoon shift for the duration of early voting. The Board of Elections provides training. We are seeking applicants now. If interested, please go to the Board of Elections (forsyth.nc.us) to read about the positions. Click on the poll worker application and complete it to apply for a position. PLEASE ALSO CONTACT [email protected].
Election Day poll workers - Needed in all 108 precincts on November 5. Go to https://www.forsyth.cc/elections/pollWorkerApplication.aspx to register. Also, contact [email protected]. These paid positions work at a precinct the entire election day, November 5.
Election Day Judges and Help Desk Officials Go to
Board of Elections (forsyth.nc.us) https://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/elections/early_voting_workers.aspx to register and also contact [email protected]. These paid positions work at a polling place on the ENTIRE election day, Tuesday, November 5.
NOTE: The BOE also needs backups for inevitable vacancies. Contact [email protected].
MAT workers - A Multi-partisan Assistance Team, or "MAT," is a group of persons appointed by the local county board of elections office to provide assistance with mail -in absentee voting to voters living at facilities such as nursing homes, hospitals, clinics, etc. Contact Macy Payne (Board of Elections) at [email protected] or (336)-703-2893. Please also inform us at [email protected]. See more at bottom of this document.
Precinct Outreach
Precinct chair, vice chair, secretary, and block captain. Help organize your precinct to inform residents and get out the vote. Contact Ken Raymond or Melissa Thompson at [email protected] or [email protected]g
Community Outreach
Ad hoc efforts - for example, we recently filled 'goody bags' for fire and police personnel to honor them. Upcoming events include monthly FCGOP socials, typically on the second Tuesday evening of each month at 7 pm. Contact Colleen Lopina ( [email protected])
The committee Chair's current opening
Local Government Watch Chair - This committee organizes individuals to attend and/or monitor local government meetings, such as the school board, the city council, the county commissioners, and the local board of elections. They are also responsible for establishing a working relationship with the members of these boards. The committee members will keep the public informed of government activities. This committee reports to the FCGOP Vice Chair, vice-chairman@forsythgop.org.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Headquarters Staff—We need people to staff the Jonestown office. They should answer the phones, provide information and literature, etc. Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60BOE4FADA829A3FC1-47407335-staffing. Contact volunteer@forsythgop.org for more information.
TrumpForce47 https://trumpforce47.com/ or contact John Schultz, Field Rep at [email protected] OR Melissa Thompson at [email protected]. Call Voters, Knock on Doors, work with a team.
Other Conservative Clubs and Committees
Forsyth County Republican Women https://fcrwnc.org/. Typically, we meet for dinner and program on the fourth Thursday of the month. Contact [email protected].
Forsyth County Republican Men https://fcgopm.org Typically meet for dinner and program monthly at Little Richard’s on Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem.
Contact alton.[email protected].
Forsyth County Young Republicans
https://fcgopyr.org/ Contact sarah@fcgopyr.org.
Hispanic Coalition Contact Luis Hernandez - [email protected]
Conservative Lunch (not affiliated with FCGOP) Typically meets on Mondays at noon at the Golden Corral, Hanes Mall.
Facebook - the New Conservative Lunch Contact [email protected].
Conservative Women of Forsyth County (not affiliated with FCGOP)
Facebook - Conservative Women of Forsyth County
Social Media
Forsyth County Republican Party (nc.gop) https://forsyth.nc.gop/ Facebook The Forsyth County Republican Party
Website http://forsyth.nc.gop
Headquarters
300 Jonestown Rd
Suite 10 (upper level - elevator lobby is on the right-hand side of the building; interior stairwells at both sides)
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Phone: 336-724-6000
Multipartisan Assistance Team
Volunteer - and get paid - to provide assistance with mail-in absentee voting to voters in facilities such as nursing homes, hospitals, clinics, or rest homes
What is a "Multipartisan Assistance Team"? A Multipartisan Assistance Team, or "MAT," is a group of persons appointed by the local county board of elections office to provide assistance with mail-in absentee voting to voters living at facilities such as nursing homes, hospitals, clinics, or rest homes. The Team's makeup includes, at minimum, two people with different party affiliations (or, in the alternative, persons appointed by a bipartisan county board of elections). So, if you request help from a MAT, you should receive impartial, professional assistance. Their job is to help you vote, but your voting choices will remain confidential.
What to Expect: - Must be appointed by a five-member Board of Elections - Must complete the certification training (certification is good for two years) - Must sign a declaration swearing or affirming abidance of the law regarding voter assistance - MAT Members are responsible for assisting voters with the absentee by mail voting process - Members will receive compensation for their service ($10.86/hour + mileage)
How Do I Become a MAT Member? Qualifications: - Must be registered to vote in Forsyth County - Must not accept payment by any political party or candidate for work as a MAT team member. - Must not hold any office in a State, congressional district, or county political party or organization - Must not be a manager or treasurer for any candidate or political party (convention delegates are exempt) - Must not be an owner, manager, director, or employee of a covered facility where a resident requests assistance - Must not be a registered sex offender.
You understand that submitting fraudulent or falsely completed declarations and documents associated with absentee voting is a Class I felony under NC G.S. 163.
CONTACT TO APPLY
Absentee Voting Manager - Macy Payne 336-703-2805 Email - Absentee@Forsyth.cc
Online sign-up - Election Worker Application (airtable.com)
Note, the link has sign-up options for many functions. We NEED poll workers and officials. Please sign up for all you can!
Thank you for your interest in Fair Elections.