Training All workers must attend a training session. During September and October, on-line training for our veteran election officials, as well as in-person training for new or veteran election officials will be offered. Multiple sessions will be available to choose from, and a recruiter will help you through the process.
Election Day Chief Judges pick up supplies from 50 Coxe Ave on the Sunday or Monday preceding the election. Additionally, Chief Judges must return supplies and voting materials to 50 Coxe Ave at the end of Election Day. All Election Officials are required to meet at the precinct on the Monday preceding the election to assist with the preliminary setting up of the precinct. Time to be set by the Chief Judge. Use this opportunity to ascertain whether there is a fridge, microwave etc. for the food you will bring on Election Day. All Election Officials are required by law to be at the precinct no later than 6:00 a.m. on Election Day or earlier as instructed by the Chief Judge. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. Election Officials are not permitted to leave the precinct for the duration of the election. After the polls close at 7:30 p.m., all Election Officials are required to assist with closing down the precinct. No Election Official may leave the precinct, emergency excepted, until dismissed by the Chief Judge.
MAT Teams assist residents in nursing homes with registering to vote, requesting an absentee ballot, and completing their absentee ballot. Become a MAT member today to help these residents vote! We are looking for members with flexible schedules who are able to help at least three days a week from 9am-5pm.
The facilities we visit and the employees of the MAT Team are required to follow safety precautions put in place by the Department of Health and Human Services as well as the CDC, including social distancing and the use of PPE. MAT members are paid $12 per hour and are also compensated for the mileage driven to the facilities. Members must be registered in Buncombe County as one of the major parties (Democrat or Republican) so we can form bipartisan teams.