Poll Workers Sought For 2022 Election Cycle In Forsyth County

CUMMING, GA — The Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections Office is seeking poll workers for the 2022 election cycle and will be hosting informational meet and greet sessions for interested residents.

Various morning, afternoon and evening sessions will be held through Feb. 24 at the Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections Office, 1201 Sawnee Dr., for residents wishing to gain more information on becoming a poll worker.

“Being a poll worker is a great way to serve your community, meet neighbors and take an active part in the election process,” Voter Registrations & Elections Director Mandi Smith said in a news release. “Poll workers play an essential role in enabling citizens to participate in one of our nation’s most cherished freedoms.”

Frequently asked questions including poll worker requirements, duties of a poll worker, volunteer versus paid opportunities and more can be found online.

Meet and greet sessions for potential poll workers will be held at the following times:

• Monday, Feb. 7
  • 1:30-3 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 8
  • 9-10:30 a.m.
  • 5:30-7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 9
  • 1:30to3 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 22
  • 9-10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 23
  • 1:30-3 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 24
  • 9-10:30 a.m.
  • 5:30-7 p.m.

To receive additional information about the meet and greet sessions or to make a reservation to attend, email pollworker@forsythco.com or call the Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections Office at 770-781-2118. Reservations are required, as seating for the meet and greet sessions is limited.