In order to be a Student Democracy Ambassador, students must:

• Read, write and speak fluent English (Elections Code §12303)

• Be at least 16 years old

• Have a minimum 2.5 GPA

• Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States

• Get written permission from parent/guardian and school

• Recruitment begins in September 
• Applications are due by 5 p.m. October 11, 2024
• Training (two hours) will be in mid - October
• Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024

• It looks great on a college application or resume
• Earn community service credits, depending on school policy
• Represent your school
• See democracy in action from a local perspective
• Earn $280!

Assist Vote Center Representatives with:

• Set up and close the Vote Center (6:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.) on Election Day!
• Help voters with check-in process
• Ballot drop-off process
• Line management (Manage voter lines)
• Disinfect voting materials and equipment

The Student Democracy Program Coordinator will strive to assign students to locations close to their home address.

1. Fill out a Student Democracy Program application.
2. Fill out the W-4 Form and turn in a copy of your Social Security card or Permanent Residency card to the Registration & Elections Division (via fax, mail or in-person.)

3. Submit your completed application to the San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division by the deadline (via mail, online or in-person) at Attn: Vote Center Unit, 40 Tower Road, San Mateo, CA 94402 or by email to StudentDemocracy@smcacre.gov