Election Day Dana
Friday 13 May 2022 2pm – 2pm
Pledge one day of work as a polling officer at the upcoming federal election in May (date TBC) and donate up to $500 to the Vijayaloka Renewal Fund (tax deductible).
Election Day Dana is a fresh take on fundraising which we hope you will support! Major renovations are planned for Vijayaloka which will be costly so we are getting underway with fundraising early!
We have looked at the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) website and are convinced that it is a reasonable and ethical proposal. On election day many people are needed to work at polling stations - perhaps checking names, doing administration, translating (if you have skills).
It’ll be a beautiful dana election day where you’ll be expressing your gratitude to the Dharma and all that Vijayaloka has given us. As well as supporting democracy, wherever you are in Australia, it'll be interesting and even fun day especially if you do it with friends. And the AEC provides a Covid-safe workplace.
We will have an Election Day Dana online support group to explore both the dharmic aspects of dana and the practical issues that might arise for people planning to participate.
We are hoping that as many people as possible might join the adventure.
Click here to RSVP or express you interest
Click here to register with the Australian Electoral Commission
There will be support and you will be in full control of registering with the AEC. If you would like to talk to someone about it before RSVP-ing contact Kamalamayi at kamalamayi@gmail.com or 0432854212 or Gillian at gillian.reffell@gmail.com or 0466510501.
I want to pledge my support, what are the next steps?
| Action | |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | RSVP to express your interest, or contact Kamalamayi or Gillian |
| Step 2 | Submit your online application to AEC |
| Step 3 | Receive offer of work from AEC |
| Step 4 | Work at a polling station on Election Day |
| Step 5 | Donate your day's earning to the Vijayaloka renovations fund as an expression of generosity |
Frequently Asked Questions
What skills or experience do I need to apply? Is training provided?
There are a many different roles needed on Election Day so apply and the AEC will offer work and assign according to your skillset.
There will be on the job training on the day.
Will I have to pay tax?
No! If you donate the money you earn, your taxable income will be reduced by the same amount it is increased by, so no additional tax will be paid. If your total annual earnings are less than $18,200 per year then you don't need to do anything, if they're more then just make sure to include the donation on your tax return - we'll issue you a receipt.
I'd love to contribute but am not able to work for the full day, what can I do?
There is an option to work the full day or 5 hours only.
I'm not able to work on Election Day, how else can I support the Vijayaloka renovations?
You can always just make a donation! Include "Election" where you add your name so we know what it's for.
I don't want support any of the political parties?
Working on Election Day is non-partisan. It is supporting democracy and giving back to our local communities.
The Team
