Seeking Assistance!
The city of Hamm is gearing up for its local election on September 14, 2025, and they are in need of election helpers to ensure a smooth voting process. Over 1,300 individuals are required to staff polling stations and postal voting districts.
Interested parties can register as election helpers via the city's service portal, through an online registration form available at www.unser-hamm.de/wahlhelfer, or via email at [email protected].
Eligibility criteria to become an election helper in Hamm are straightforward. To be eligible, one must have reached the age of 16, have resided in Germany or another EU country for at least three months, be registered in a voter register, and not be excluded from the right to vote. No specific qualifications or age requirements are explicitly mentioned.
The activity for election helpers begins at 7:30 AM in most polling stations. Election helpers will receive a refreshment allowance of between 40 and 75 euros in cash.
Registration details or lists of election helpers are not publicly available. Interested persons can register or inquire via the city offices, but named registrants are not disclosed to maintain privacy.
Further information about the registration process for election helpers can be found in the service portal. Digital training is also available to prepare election helpers for the election day.
Mrs. Wegener, a contact person at the Department of Elections and Statistics in Hamm, can provide additional information. The department is located at Lessingstraße 2659063 Hamm.
It's important to note that the positions up for election include the Mayor, Council, District Councils, Association Assembly of the RVR, and partly the Integration Council. A runoff election for the Mayor's office may take place two weeks after the local election on September 28th, and election helpers may be required for this as well.
So, if you're looking to contribute to the democratic process and meet new people, consider registering as an election helper for the Hamm local election 2025. Your help is needed and appreciated!
