A Special Primary Election for the 36th State Senate District has been called for February 25th, 2025. You can be a part of the Election process and join other County of Orange employees in the Ballot Drop Box Strike Force team. APPLY NOW
What is the Ballot Drop Box Strike Force?
Introduced in 2020, Ballot Drop Boxes have become one of the most popular ways for Orange County voters to cast their ballots. Each election, the Registrar of Voters must ensure that all Ballot Drop Boxes located throughout the county are closed and secured when the voting period ends on Election Night. To accomplish this, the Registrar of Voters created the Ballot Drop Box Strike Force. The Registrar’s office recruits hundreds of civic-minded county employee volunteers to be deployed to every Ballot Drop Box around the county on Election Day. We depend on the commitment and professionalism of our fellow county employees to make Election Day a success.
Duties of the Ballot Drop Box Strike Force
The primary task of the Strike Force is to close and lock all Ballot Drop Boxes promptly at 8 pm on Election night. Other duties include:
- Assisting with traffic control and line management at an assigned Ballot Drop Box
- Receiving vote-by-mail ballots from voters
- Ensuring electioneering is not taking place within 100 feet of the Ballot Drop Box
- Picking up and returning keys and other supplies from a designated Collection Center
*Please note: Ballot Drop Box Strike Force members do not transport ballots.
Hours and Compensation
This volunteer opportunity requires a one-day commitment on Election Day, Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 and successful completion of online training prior to assignment. The Election Day workday will begin at 1 pm and end by approximately 9 pm. By trading your regular workday, County Employees receive a full 8-hour day’s pay at your usual rate, a $100 stipend, and mileage reimbursement. Employees with schedules where they typically work more than 8 hours on Tuesdays may need to use an hour or two of their leave balance. This will be coordinated with your supervisor.
Apply now!
- Apply for the Strike Force at ocvote.gov/county
- Your application will automatically be sent to your supervisor for review.
- Your supervisor can approve or disapprove your application.
- If approved, Registrar of Voters staff will contact you to provide additional information, including training session dates and Ballot Drop Box assignment.
- If disapproved by your supervisor, you will be notified via email, and are welcome to apply again next election.
For questions about the Ballot Drop Box Strike Force, please email [email protected] or call 714-567-7505.