The VHA and The VHA Community Foundation are encouraging members to serve as poll workers as a way to raise money for the organizations.
The VHA has signed up for the newly created Sumter County program “Adopt-a-Precinct” which provides an opportunity for charitable organizations to raise money during election periods.
The salary that normally goes directly to the poll worker will be sent to the 501(c)3 charitable organization the VHA Community Foundation. VHA members will be working the polls on Primary Day Aug. 28, 2018 and Election Day Nov. 6, 2018 at the Sterling Heights Neighborhood Recreation Center precinct.
Volunteers who sign up for the VHA’s new program “Adopt-a-Precinct” will have a two-fold opportunity.
While helping the VHA/VHA Community Foundation to raise money for many worthwhile causes a volunteer will also be performing a civic duty.
The VHA/VHA Community Foundation consist of all volunteers who provide support to Villages residents while also reaching out beyond The Villages.
The VHA provides educational programs to for members and residents such as: Golf Cart Safety, New Residents’ Night, “Preparing to Live to 100,” “Covenants & Restrictions Update,” and “Where Does Your Money Go.”
Volunteers who sign up must meet the following requirements:
- Be able to read and write the English language
- Be a registered voter in Sumter County
- Attend a minimum of two to five hours of training (mandatory)
- Be able to work a half day shift (about 7 hours) or a full day shift (about 14 hours)
- Be able to stand or sit for long periods of time (Chairs are available for sitting during slow periods)
- Be non-partisan while working at the polls
Want more information? Click on “Election Worker” at this website www.sumterelections.org Volunteers need to sign up before the end of this year so that all applications to become a poll worker for “Adopt-a-Precinct” can be handed in by January 2018.
For more information, call Joan Sullivan at (352) 446-4705 or email at joanstrek@aol.com
