The best way to ensure free, fair, and accessible elections is more citizen engagement at the polls and in the democratic process. That's why True the Vote teamed up with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission this week on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day to raise awareness about the benefits and importance of poll working and inspire more Americans to volunteer in the November election.

Now is the time to sign up and get involved. America is facing a critical shortage of these dedicated volunteers during the early voting period and on Election Day. Recruiting poll workers is often a challenge for many election officials across the country and the COVID-19 pandemic has made this need even more critical. Despite many states changing the election process to an unsecure vote-by-mail option, millions of Americans – especially voters with disabilities, elderly, and those who lack reliable mail service – will continue to rely on in-person voting to cast a ballot. If you are able and willing to serve, please sign up today to work the polls and help ensure a free and fair election this November.

Onward!

Catherine Engelbrecht