Need work? How about the Census. And fill in your form while you're at it.

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Need work? How about the Census. And fill in your form while you're at it.

March 7, 2010

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My Neighborhood

The US Census Bureau needs help! Why do it?

The US Census Bureau needs help in some neighborhoods and everyone should be encouraging friends and neighbors to complete their census form. Why? Because if we are not accurately represented we will not be accurately funded and our vote will not be accurately counted. Federal dollars are directly linked to census numbers, and our federal government representation is directly linked to census numbers.

Now, in some neighborhoods, like Virginia Highlands / Morningside in Fulton County, they desperately need people who want to earn a little money. Here's why you should consider working for the census:

1) Community Service - accurate census counts make sure we are represented properly in Congress and these numbers are used to distribute $400 billion/year in Federal funds. It is a great way to meet neighbors and better know your community. It is important. Also, the census wants you to work near your home, but if they CAN'T hire local people they will bring in workers from other areas to count the zone.

2) Great extra money for Spring Break, Summer Break, or your grocery bill - $18.75/hour or more for a part-time temporary job. Hours are flexible, and you get paid for training. Most jobs are for enumerators (counters), which require you to go door to door, mostly when people are home during evenings and weekends. Most jobs last 4-8 weeks and start hiring in March.

3) It is easy to qualify if you are interested. The test is 1/2 hour of basic skills, and there are a couple of forms to fill out. It is not difficult, and there are test sites near you.

If you live in the Virginia Highlands area and want to reserve a test spot, want more information, or want test dates and times, please call the Atlanta North census office at 404 348 2160.

If you live in other neighborhoods and want to apply, please call the regional office on Marietta street: (404) 730-3832

You can also find more information at the US Census web site for the Atlanta region:

http://www.census.gov/regions/atlanta/