How you can make £250 extra from the general election – but you’ll need to act fast
The fees don't usually include travel or food expenses, and all poll clerks will have to attend training sessions and briefings before general election day
IF you want to make some extra cash next month, then you can apply to become a poll clerk on the day of the general election and earn up to £250.
You need to be willing to work the entire day without leaving the polling station - but a few hundred quid isn't bad for a day's work.
On June 8, millions of people across the country will head to their local polling station to cast their vote on who will become the next prime minister.
If you work as a poll clerk, you'll be in charge of setting up the voting booths, keeping the polling station neat and tidy, issuing ballot papers and making sure that voters cast their votes in secret and put them into the ballot box.
You won't be able to leave the polling station for the entire day in order to maintain the secrecy of the vote.
While people in full-time work might not be able to take the time off, it's a quick and easy money-making idea for students or those who work part-time.
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What are the duties of a poll clerk?
First of all, to be a poll clerk you must be over the age of 18, literate and not a member of a political party participating in the election.
You will also need to be on the electoral roll, so if you're not you should contact your local council to ask them to add you to it - this can take some time.
As a poll clerk, you are there to help the presiding officer set up polling booths, keep the areas clean and tidy, issue ballot papers, answer any questions voters might have, and maintain the secrecy of the vote.
You will be working a 16 hour day normally, from around 06:30am to 10:00pm, and you won't be able to leave the premises during voting hours.
How much money will I make?
The amount you get paid varies between different local councils.
For example, Devon County council and Richmondshire District council will pay poll clerks £130 each, while Kent council will pay £125.
In Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, poll clerks are paid £135, and in Glasgow the pay is £180.
But according to MoneyMagpie, councils who pay the most - typically those in London - will offer £250 or more.
The fees don't usually include travel or food expenses, and all poll clerks will have to attend training sessions and briefings before the big day.
What other jobs could I apply for at a polling station?
IF you haven’t worked at a polling station before, the only position you’ll be able to apply for is poll clerk.
They will assist the presiding officer, who is in charge and responsible for the conduct of the ballot in the polling stations.
Once you have had experience as a poll clerk, you can be considered for the roll of presiding officer.
Presiding officers typically make around £200-£350 on the day, depending on the council.
The people who count the votes at the end of the day are usually current council employees, but some local authorities will advertise externally for staff.
Counters earn up to £200 depending on their exact role and the council.
How do I apply?
If you're interested in being a poll clerk for the next general election, you'll need to get your skates on - as there's less than a month to go.
Simply contact your local council (contact details will be on their website) and ask for the Elections and Registration Office to find out how to apply.
They may or may not have any availability, but if they do they will send you an application form to complete.
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