MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Board of Elections is looking for Sullivan County residents of voting age to work the polls on Primary Day, September 9 and Election Day, November 4. All interested parties, and particularly those fluent in English and Spanish, are welcomed to apply.

Half-day training sessions will be offered during the first week in August, for which qualified applicants will be paid $25. Certified trainees will be eligible to work the polls at the current pay rate of $12 per hour and may also be called upon to work school board, fire department and library elections as well.

Contact the Sullivan County Board of Elections at 845/807-0400, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., or visit the office on the ground floor of the government center in Monticello.

Election Commissioner Ann Prusinski said, “This is a great opportunity to become involved in the democratic process and serve your community.”