MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS LAUNCHES RECRUITMENT FOR ITS AWARD-WINNING “FUTURE VOTE” PROGRAM FOR THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 3, 2024

The Montgomery County Board of Elections is inviting school-age students, grades 6-12, to participate in its “Future Vote” Program. Interested students can choose to serve as Future Vote Ambassadors during early voting (May 2-9, 2024) and/or on Primary Election Day to be held on May 14, 2024. Students who are 16 years of age can also choose to serve as Election Workers.

Election Day Ambassadors:

The Future Vote Program is available to all Montgomery County students grades 6-12. U.S. citizenship is not a pre-requisite, but students must be able to speak, read, and write the English language. Students with bilingual and American Sign Language skills are encouraged to apply. This initiative combines civic participation and the opportunity to observe democracy in action. Volunteers will earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for their service. Training is required for both students and guardians. Details and volunteer expectations are provided at the training.

Interested guardians may register their child(ren) by April 21, 2024. To apply, text FV to 77788 or, visit www.777vote.org and then select the Future Vote tab, then select Future Vote FAQs.

Election Poll Workers:

Students 16 years or older are eligible to register to vote and serve as election poll workers.  Each minor must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Maryland State Board of Elections, that they meet all qualifications for voter registration in the State. Each student will earn a minimum $250 stipend or up to 25 Student Service Learning (SSL) hours per full day of service. Individuals who served at the polling places or early voting in previous elections will receive a $100 bonus per full day served ($50 for half-day shifts). To apply, text SERVE to 77788, or visit the Board of Elections website at www.777vote.org, then select Election Worker tab, then select High School Poll Workers tab.

To serve in this paid volunteer position election workers must be U.S. citizens, registered to vote in the State of Maryland, able to speak, read, and write the English language, and cannot hold, or be a candidate for, public or party office. In addition, election workers may not serve as campaign managers for candidates or as treasurer for any campaign finance entity.

Training is required and will be provided to election workers. This includes an online quiz and in-person classroom training. Volunteers will be paid for completing training and working during Early Voting and/or on Election Day. We offer several different positions, full-day, and part-day. Information is available at www.777vote.org, then select the Election Workers tab, then select the Position Description/Payment tab.

For election related information, call 240-777-8500, visit www.777vote.org, the Maryland State Board of Elections’ website at https://elections.maryland.gov, or follow the Montgomery County Board of Elections on Facebook, Instagram, or X.

Media Contact: Gilberto Zelaya 240-777-8625