Mayor Ken Hopkins encourages residents to help the Cranston Board of Canvassers by working at the Nov. 8 Election Day polling places.

“We still need some workers to ensure a smooth Election Day experience for all voters,” said Hopkins. “I urge anyone who can dedicate the day to the city canvassing office that they reach out as soon as possible to work at one of our 25 locations.”

“The canvassing office always needs to have a qualified pool of people available for last minute cancellations or workers who cannot end up serving,” Hopkins said.

The mayor noted that it was an opportunity to give back to the community while realizing a small stipend for the important effort. He stated poll worker positions include moderators, clerks, supervisors and greeters.

“The pay ranges from $175 for Supervisors and Greeters to $225 for Clerks and Moderators,” Hopkins said.

Hopkins said details and a poll worker application are available on the city website or interested parties can call the Cranston Board of Canvassers at 401-780-3127 to request more information.

To serve as a poll worker, a person must be:

- Registered to vote in Rhode Island.

- Able to read the Rhode Island Constitution in English.

- Able to write their own name.

- Available to work the entire day of the election, from 6 a.m. until approximately 9 p.m.

- Attend a training class conducted by the state Board of Elections and pass a test regarding the material covered in the class.

Hopkins noted that high school students are also eligible to work as poll workers.

“They [students] may be eligible to work at the polls if a student is at least 16-years-old, a junior or senior, have at least a 2.5 GPA, and receive permission from school officials,” Hopkins said. “It’s a great way for eligible students to earn community service hours and participate firsthand in our lively experiment of voting and direct expression of residents engaged in their government.”