- With the "Adopt-a-Poll" program, an organization "adopts" a precinct and is responsible for manning the poll on Election day. Only Ventura County Registered Voters are allowed to participate.
- An individual from your organization must be willing to be designated as the "Inspector" for the precinct. The Inspector must serve for the entire day. The Inspector is required to attend a training class, and on the Monday before the election, pick up the election equipment and check the polling place for equipment delivery and set up. It is also the Inspector's duty to drop the election equipment off at the appropriate location at the end of the night.
- Typically, a clerk's shift would be three to four hours long, however longer shifts are permissible.
- Although only Inspectors are required by Election Law to attend a training class, we recommend the "Clerks" attend a training class as well. If an organization so wishes and can guarantee a large enough attendance, on-site training is also an option.
- Compensation for a four-person (1-inspector and 3-clerks) board is $475.00. However, organizations with numerous, interested members are cordially invited to "adopt" more than one poll to raise even more money.
- Compensation for a three-person (1-inspector and 2-clerks) board is $365.00. Three-person boards are typically used during Consolidated Elections in odd years or small special elections.
- With most people busy with work and family, it can be difficult for organizations to hold fund raisers. The "Adopt-a-Poll" program lets your organization or club members put in as short as a three hour shift and still help out.
- The "Adopt-a-Poll" program also instills the members of your organization with a feeling of civic pride and patriotism.
Please take a moment to complete the application and fax or e-mail to our office.
judith.rodriguez@ventura.org.
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