What You Can Do to Help with the Census
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How You Can Support Census 2020
We need your help to make sure everyone is San Mateo County is counted in Census 2020. There are number of ways you can help.
Apply for a U.S. Census Bureau Job
Apply for Census jobs or share job opportunities or recruitment flyers with others. The US Census Bureau is hiring up to 800 residents in San Mateo County now! See here for more information and how to apply.
Become a Census Champion!
Learn about Census 2020 and become a Census Champion!
- Watch this video to get an overview.
- Use this online toolkit to help you prepare and plan for outreach.
- Share factsheets, videos, and presentations with friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues.
- Talk about the 2020 Census - everywhere - with everyone!
- Share information about the upcoming Census on social media. See our Communication Calendar here for weekly sample messages and images.
Volunteer to Help
Volunteer to support census outreach efforts. There are many community-based organizations performing census outreach around San Mateo County. Email us here: SMC_Census@smcgov.org and we can put you in contact with someone from your local area.
Involve Your Organization
Encourage your organization to get involved by:
- Hosting a Census 2020 Questionnaire Assistance Kiosk.
- Sharing census information in your office or through your communication channels.
- Sponsoring a census event.
- Becoming a Census Ambassador Program partner.
Pledge to Participate
San Mateo County residents are getting ready for Census 2020! Join us in pledging to stand up for the count by completing the brief questionnaire when it becomes available in April 2020. There are several ways you can pledge to be counted, see them here on the Pledge Page.