Poll Workers

Thank you for your interest in the election process. We are always looking for poll workers to staff polling locations on Election Day and during early voting.

Serving as a poll worker is a great way to support your community, connect with neighbors, and play an important role in the election process. Poll workers can earn at least $250 per election.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please complete the following forms:

Poll Worker Online Application

Electronic copies of these forms may be requested from and e-mailed to: ElectionWorkers@CharlestonCounty.org

You may also mail the application to:

ATTN: Election Workers Team Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections

P.O. Box 71419 North Charleston, SC 29415

When your application is received, you will be added to our mailing list.

We will keep you informed of upcoming Poll Manager Training Sessions and Elections.

Poll Worker Handbook

Qualifications and Duties Overview

Qualifications

  • Must be a registered voter in South Carolina, or aged 16 or 17.
  • Be willing and able to complete and pass an Online Training Course AND attend an In-Person Poll Worker Training Session (1-2 hours) before EACH election.
  • Be prepared to work the ENTIRE Election Day, from 6:00AM until approximately 7:30PM.
  • Be non-partisan and neutral when working an election.
Poll Worker Handbook

Due To Federal Policies:

  • All new Poll Workers must on-board with AppleOne.

Please contact them via email or phone.

Phone: (803) 699-9941

Email: SCVotes@AppleOne.com

Election Worker Portal

Operation: Civic Duty

In 2024, BVRE launched an exciting partnership with Vet the Vote, a national initiative that recruits veterans to serve as poll workers during elections. Operation: Civic Duty seeks to provide local veterans with opportunities to serve their neighbors once again. We want these heroes to use their distinctive skills, their unwavering commitment to their country, and their leadership experience to help maintain the integrity of elections in Charleston County. We invite all who are interested to apply through the Election Worker Portal

Adopt a Polling Location

The Adopt a Polling Location program is a Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections initiative where non-partisan organizations can partner with us to adopt a polling location by providing staff for one (or more) of our polling places. Rather than paying each staff member individually, we will write a single check to the organization. The funds can then be used to invest in efforts that improve our community.

Adopt a Polling Location Guide
Adopt a Polling Location Application

Adopt a Polling Location Partners

We are thankful for the organizations in Charleston County that have partnered with us to serve our voters.

South Carolina Stingrays South Carolina Stingrays
Charleston Park Conservancy Charleston Park Conservancy
The Exchange Club of Charleston, SC The Exchange Club of Charleston, SC
Charleston Promise Neighborhood Charleston Promise Neighborhood
Lowcountry Food Bank Lowcountry Food Bank
James Island Charter High School Wrestling Team James Island Charter High School Wrestling Team