16 and want a front-row seat to democracy? Contra Costa County trains high school students to work the polls — welcoming voters, helping neighbors cast their ballots, and seeing an election from the inside.

Student poll workers earn a stipend and can earn community service credit. To qualify: age 16 or older on Election Day, a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, enrolled in high school, a GPA of 2.5 or better, and permission from a parent and your school, plus a training session. The county recruits students every election cycle — 182 students from 34 high schools served in the last November election.

Learn more and sign up with Contra Costa County Elections: https://www.contracostavote.gov/elections/poll-worker-center/become-a-poll-worker/

Democracy is not a spectator sport — and neither is the League of Women Voters of West Contra Costa County. Membership is open to everyone 16 and older, and dues are pay-what-you-can. Join us: http://tiny.cc/LWVjoin

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