Internship Program
(Updated March 11, 2009)

The Department of Elections provides students the opportunity for participation and training in the election process. Participants will be assigned to various job duties within the department. The goal of the Internship Program is to provide students with practical on-the-job learning experiences.

Rate of Pay: $10.00 per hour

Hours of Work: Participants will work a minimum of 20 hours and up to 40 hours per week, with flexibility available to accommodate school schedules. Some working hours may be in the evening or on the weekend.

Eligibility Requirements: Students must be at least 18 years of age or be entering their Senior year in high school, and be a resident of Volusia County; or, students may be non-residents currently attending a college or university in Volusia County.

Voter Registration:  Students accepted into the program must be registered voters in the state of Florida; some work assignments require student workers to be registered voters in Volusia County.

Internship Start Date:  Selected students will begin work around the first week of June and can continue through the General Election in November based on availability. 

Internship Application(choose either format below)

*AT THIS TIME WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM.  THANKS TO ALL THAT HAVE APPLIED.  CHECK THIS WEBPAGE IN THE FUTURE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2010 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM.

Complete and mail, fax or e-mail your application to the contact information listed below. You can also pick up an application in our office or contact us to have one sent to you.

References: Students may submit reference letters along with the application.

Submit application and address further inquiries to:
Ann McFall, Supervisor of Elections
Attn:  Voter Education
Volusia County Department of Elections
125 West New York Avenue, DeLand, FL 32720-5415

386-736-5930 West Volusia Area
386-254-4690 Northeast Volusia Area
386-423-3311 Southeast Volusia Area
386-574-0598 ext 5930 Osteen/Deltona Area
elections@co.volusia.fl.us

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