Reykjavík City is looking for people to serve on local electoral commissions for the presidential election on June 1. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in democracy in action to gain hands-on experience in a lively, engaging environment.
Icelanders will elect a new president on Saturday, June 1. Twenty-five fully accessible polling stations will be open across Reykjavík, covering every neighborhood. Staffing the local electoral commissions requires many people, and about 260 Reykjavík residents have already volunteered.
Serving on a local electoral commission is a public service role that involves welcoming voters, distributing ballots, and tracking voter turnout and gender breakdown. We are seeking positive, detail-oriented, and service-minded individuals who are at least 18 years old, have legal residence in Reykjavík, and speak and understand Icelandic.
What's in it for you?
The shift is long, running from 8 a.m. until at least 11 p.m. Polling stations close at 10 p.m., but you should expect to stay an additional one to two hours to complete the final count. Partial shifts are not available—you must be present for the entire day. You will have scheduled meal and coffee breaks, and we will provide breakfast, lunch, coffee, and dinner throughout the day. The pay is 82,000 króna before taxes.
Anyone interested can email kosningar@reykjavik.is.
Information on Reykjavík polling stations for the 2024 presidential election.