The Voter Protection Unit is designed to lead the execution of voter education, outreach, and intervention within the state. We are seeking volunteers who are 18 and older, registered to vote, and passionate about voting rights to be Poll Watchers and Hotline Managers in all 46 counties of South Carolina during the 2020 election cycle.

PLEASE READ THE VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTIONS BELOW:

Poll Workers are paid by the South Carolina Election Commission to work the entire Election Day. You must apply  at your local county board of elections office or https://noexcusesc.com/apply-to-be-a-poll-manager/

Poll Watchers are volunteers for the South Carolina Democratic Party on Election Day who work in shifts at an assigned polling location within their county. Training will be held during the month of October.

County liaisons focus on building a good relationship with the local county board of elections office and help recruit and credential poll workers in their assigned counties. They will attend meetings and collect pertinent information to communicate with voters.  

Hotline workers are volunteers for the South Carolina Democratic Party to work the entire day of election.  Hotline workers can also work in shifts.  Hotline workers will take calls from individuals on election day and log issues into the SCDP Voter Protection data system.  Hotline workers will also work to staff the hotline every day leading up to the election to answer voter related questions. **SPANISH SPEAKERS NEEDED**