Please Consider

Volunteering

To ensure our next election

Primary on May 18, 2027,

is fair and honest.

This will be about YOUR children.

Who is in charge of your schools?

We need volunteers for poll watching and other various duties. 

We need more people for this

important responsibility.

Additionally, for those who will not be available for poll watching or

do not wish to do poll watching,  we still need representation at all of the following:

PRE-Election Period

Logic and Accuracy testing of the precinct scanners/tabulators, high-speed scanners/tabulators, ballot marking devices, and electronic poll books.

   The “precinct” scanner and tabulator testing will begin Monday, October 5th and may last more than one day/one. You do not need to be an expert in computer technology.

On Election Day

Observers for the processing of the mail ballots, which will take place at 7 AM on the day of the election. This will continue until it is completed (most likely Wednesday morning after election day).  You should be willing to arrive by 6:15 AM on election day but need not stay for the entire duration.

Post-Election Functions  

Observers for the official canvass of all ballots and the adjudication of provisional ballots are vital. 

This could take several days; we ask volunteers to serve an entire shift if possible or a partial shift. These volunteers would be considered Observers or Auditors and would need the approval of the Berks County Republican Committee Chair, Jim Billman, and the Election Services Director. 

How do I go about volunteering? 

Come to the Berks County Patriots

October 15th Meeting 

 Ask any board member for details.

Or leave your phone # and a message at

484-818-1169

Or if you see Tony Ratiocination at the meeting, ask him.

What happens after all the Votes are counted:

We will need Observers & Auditors for the “2%  Audit”.

This is scheduled after the election. This job would require one to be actively involved in observing ballots, counting the votes, and tabulating the results of 2% of the ballots as determined by the law. 

An Auditor is expected to work an entire workday if needed. Depending on various circumstances, the Audit may take more than one day to complete.

The Auditor would work with a paid election staff and a Democrat.

Everyone would verify the vote together. Believe it or not, working with a Democrat is fun; we are both doing it for the same reason: to audit the vote as prescribed by law.

Volunteers are needed for many other jobs, meetings, etc. 

I am willing to talk to anyone who has an interest in serving in any of the operations. 

These are all volunteer positions and can take place at 600 Penn Street in Reading (a secure bldg.), the South Campus in Mohnton, or the Elections Office on Court Street in Reading, various polling places, as well as the Republican headquarters in Berks County near Routes 73 & 222. It all depends on the job.

Thank you for considering this request.

Jeff Wolfe

484-818-1169

PLEASE: 

Leave a voicemail with your name and Phone number, and Jeff will call you back