One of the best ways that you can help make sure Massachusetts holds successful elections this year is by offering your time to be a poll worker. Poll workers are hired by local election officials to help check in voters, distribute ballots, tally votes, and assist voters in the polling place. Generally, poll workers must be registered voters of the Commonwealth, though up to 2 poll workers per precinct may be 16 or 17 years old.
Although 2025 wasn’t a busy election year, we have three scheduled elections in 2026. Below, please find an application with your availability for these elections. Please also note we will have poll worker training in April and May (with additional trainings for wardens and clerks) that will be mandatory.
In addition to poll worker positions, we have the following designations (with responsibilities involved). If you’re interested in these positions, just check the box on the application found below.
Thank you for your interest, and please call the office with any questions. We can be reached at townclerk@bellinghamma.org or (508) 657 – 2830.
Warden: The Warden is the Chief Election Officer at the polling place with responsibility for supervising and monitoring the work of the other election officers. The Warden maintains order, prevents interference with the voting process, ensures that all required materials are available, assists voters, and oversees the accurate completion of all election forms. Typically, Wardens have prior election work experience.
Clerk: The Clerk keeps a record of all facts relating to the election proceedings and notes any unusual happenings during the conduct of the election. The Clerk assumes the responsibility of the Warden in the Warden’s absence. Typically Clerks have prior election experience.