Office of Elections

CONTACT INFORMATION: Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (The Office will be closed for holidays on Dec. 24, 25, 31, & Jan. 1)
703-222-0776 TTY 711
12000 Government Center Parkway Suite 323
Fairfax, VA 22035
Eric L. Spicer
General Registrar and Director of Elections

Participation Program for High School Students

Election Day Participation Program for High School Students

Are you at least 16 years old*, live in Virginia, and actively enrolled in high school? Would you like to learn more about the electoral process and earn service-learning hours that can also be applied towards the Seal of Excellence in Civics Education?

The Office of Elections is offering you the opportunity to serve inside a Fairfax County polling place or in an early voting satellite office as an election page. We also encourage students fluent in a second language to apply. This program only applies to November elections.

* If you are under the age of 18, the approval of your parent/guardian is mandatory in order to participate in the election page program.

As an election page, you will...

  • Complete the required online training class and pass the quiz.
  • Serve an 8-hour shift inside a Fairfax County polling place or an early voting satellite office under the direct supervision of the Chief Election Officer.
  • Arrive on time and remain at the voting location during your assigned shift.
  • Maintain impartiality while serving--not discussing politics, candidates, or issues.
  • Dress appropriately: no shorts, sweats, or t-shirts.
  • Always use appropriate language and behavior.
  • Not receive compensation for serving.

We are no longer accepting new applications for the November 2024 election. The final application deadline was September 30, 2024. Information on the November 2025 Election Day Page Program will be posted here when available.

  • If you complete your Election Day assignment, you will receive 10 service-learning hours. You will be sent a "Certificate of Appreciation" following the election.

  • If you will be 18 on or before the November election, and are registered to vote in Virginia, you may work as a compensated Election Officer. Learn about Working at the Polls.

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