If you want to become an election worker, you must apply
As an election worker, you will take on an important volunteer role that supports the proper conduct of elections and voting. Your duties include distributing ballots at polling stations, monitoring compliance with election guidelines, and subsequently counting the votes to determine the election results. Alternatively, you can serve as part of a postal voting committee that counts the votes cast by mail.
To work as an election worker, you must be eligible to vote in the respective election or vote.
The requirements vary depending on your choice:
Federal elections: You must be German and at least 18 years old.
Citizens' elections: You must be German, at least 16 years old, and registered in Hamburg.
European elections: You must be a German or EU citizen and at least 16 years old.
District assembly elections: You must be a German or EU citizen, at least 16 years old, and registered in Hamburg.
Referendums and citizenship referendums: You must be German, at least 16 years old, and registered in Hamburg.
No prior knowledge is required for this job.
No
The next event is the referendum on October 12, 2025.
No
You can apply to be an election worker via the online service. The election office of the respective district office will then contact you and coordinate your assignment with you.
Processing usually takes 1 week.
For work as an election assistant in Hamburg, an appropriate expense allowance is paid.
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§ 11 Federal Election Act (BWahlG):
§ 5 European Election Act (EuWG):
§ 42 Law on the Election to the Hamburg Parliament (BüWG):
§ 38 Law on Elections to District Assemblies (BezVWG):
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Last updated: 07.09.2025