Do more than just vote! - PA teens can work as student leaders, poll workers, campaign workers, and even run for elected office!
PA Youth Vote Organizers, Ambassadors, and Interns
Stipends available in eligible public schools!
PA Youth Vote Organizers - High school students leading school-wide voter engagement - Read more & apply.
Act 158 Evidence-Based Graduation Pathway - HS Student Internships
PA Youth Vote Ambassadors - High school and college students organizing across multiple schools and in communities - Read more & apply.
PA Youth Vote Interns - College students working with local high schools and in operational capacities as PA Youth Vote staff members - Read more & apply.
Election Day Poll Workers & Interpreters
At 17 years of age you can apply to be a poll worker and get paid! Appointed positions in many counties include Clerk, Machine Inspector, and Language Interpreter.
18-year-olds can run for these offices!
Judge of Elections and Inspector of Elections - Run the polling place on Election Day. These are paid positions with the county board of elections
Committeeperson Work with your local Democratic or Republican Party to help get your neighbors out to vote. CPs often receive payment from their ward leader or party committee.
Check your local election office website to learn more about upcoming elections in your town!
Local Elected Positions
Campaign Workers
Is there a candidate that you really like? Help them get elected! Call or email their campaign office. They always take volunteers to help canvassing, handing campaign flyers, and calling and texting voters. There are often paid opportunities as well.