Would you like to help out during the elections? You can! We’re looking for enthusiastic people who’d like to serve as polling station officials. Once you’ve registered, you’ll be considered for the role of polling station official.
Signing up as a polling station member
Conditions
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- You speak Dutch well.
- You will be available throughout election day.
- You can take an online training course.
- You work with attention to detail, are helpful and can cope well with stress.
- You can work all day.
Roles at a polling station
There are various roles: chairperson, deputy chairperson and polling station official. You can indicate which role you would prefer. We will allocate the roles based on experience and availability.
Chair and Deputy Chair
As (deputy) chairperson, you are responsible for everything at the polling station. You lead the other members and ensure that everything runs smoothly. You oversee the voting process and maintain peace and order in the polling station. After 9.00 pm, you count the ballot papers and complete the official report. You work together with the other members and ensure tasks are divided fairly. You take turns with the other chairperson to ensure there are sufficient breaks. You have organisational and leadership skills and are meticulous, service-minded and assertive.
Polling station official
As a polling station official, you have various duties:
- Collect and check the voting passes.
- Verifying voters’ identities.
- Distributing ballot papers.
- Keep track of the number of votes.
- Monitor the voting process and report any issues.
- Ballots will be counted after 9.00 pm.
You work in shifts so that you get enough rest. Everyone helps with counting the votes.
Reimbursement
If you help out at a polling station, you will receive a payment. The amount you receive depends on your role:
- Chairperson: €230
- Deputy Chair: €200
- Polling station official: €170
In addition, you will receive €35 to cover your expenses. You can use this for food, drink and travel costs.
You must notify the tax authorities yourself of the amount of compensation you have received.
Are you already a polling station official? If so, please log in to the members’ portal.
More information
Do you have any questions? Or would you like more information? If so, please get in touch via our contact form
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