Upcoming Canadian Election

Before the election was called, I registered to work the advanced poll.  Last Wednesday night I attended the training.  It was four hours, very interesting and a lot to learn.  They gave us a handbook to review before the advanced poll.

The instructor told us the advanced poll was this Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.  It's Thanksgiving weekend.  I was having dinner, so no problem, I will have it on another day.  Then she said the hours of work were from 8 AM to 10 PM, four days in a row!  I came home and discussed with husband and decided those hours were too long.  I didn't realize the days would be consecutive.  You can't leave your post unless there are no voters.  You cannot leave the building.  You must be available on Election Day at 4 PM for more training on how to count your votes.  I called the morning after the training and said I was sorry but the hours four days in a row were just too much.

Today, I got a call and asked if I would go on the "spare" list!  Sure I will but will only work the days I can handle.  They may never call me or I could get called for election day!  I'm good with that.

Now, if I don't return messages or emails, please understand I am a little busy.  The training was really interesting.  How to handle homeless people, blind people and other people with disabilities.  I've never worked an election and maybe this will be a first time.