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Definitely! Being a census taker – the person who helps those in the community fill out their forms at the door – is a great service to your own community and the country. You will make $25 an hour in Sonoma County. The hours are evenings and weekends and flexible, so it’s perfect for students or someone who already has a job but needs some extra cash.
five years in jail. The Census only reports data for statistical purposes, and personal information remains confidential for 72 years.
Can I make some money as a Census taker?
You just need to be 18 years old, a citizen and have an email address so you can apply online. Go to 2020census.gov/jobs to apply, or you can call 855- JOB-2020 (855-562-2020).
There are printed and video language guides available in 59 languages that give step-by-step instructions on how to fill out the Census.
Is it safe to fill out the Census? Where does my information go?
Spread the word to all friends and family, wherever you go. Everyone should know that filling out the Census is safe, easy and important to getting benefits down the road.
Yes! Your personal information is confidential and protected by law, so it is going NOWHERE once the Census collects it. Title 13, the law that protects you, dictates that anyone violating this is subject to a $250,000 fine and up to
And if you know someone who needs a job, spread the word on that, too. $25 an hour is a pretty good wage even for the Bay Area.
Will there be help for non-English speakers?
s. The Census form online will be translated into 12 other languages: Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), Vietnamese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, Tagalog, Polish, French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Japanese.
What should I do today to help the Census?
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