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As far as being volunteers, only in 9 of the states / districts.
In some states, poll workers can opt-out of their lawful compensation and spend their time working as volunteers.
Poll workers may serve as volunteers in nine states:
Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Virginia
In short, the vast majority of poll workers are paid, asshole.