Renting furniture for elections

Setting up a polling station? Temporary furniture offers flexibility

Elections require thorough preparation.

Not only for the organization, but also for the layout of the polling location. Voting tables must be installed, sufficient chairs must be available, and the space must be accessible to every voter.

For many municipalities and organizations, it is therefore impractical to purchase new furniture for this purpose. Renting temporary furniture offers a flexible solution. In this blog, we explain what to consider when setting up a polling station and how temporary furniture rental can help.

Safe voting is key

The elections of March 17, 2021 - more than ever - required careful preparation. Voting should be as familiar as ever. With that came the guidelines around Covid-19 from the RIVM. How to ensure a safe walk to the polling station?

Create clarity and certainty

Voters and volunteers: everyone benefits from clarity. Crucial is a clearly marked routing. Good facilities invite desired behavior. User-friendly disinfection kiosks and tidy hygiene screens play a major role in this.

What you need for a polling station

What do you need to set up a voting venue? That depends on factors such as the division, the floor area and the number of voting booths. Our experts have helped countless organizations with social distancing and hygiene measures. In preparation for March 17, they have developed a variety of floor plans, from gymnasiums to town halls. But think about tables for the polling station, chairs for staff, reception tables, waiting area and waste bins.

Renting from Alvero: the safe choice

At Choosing with Alvero, we are proud to have been involved in elections for decades. These years of experience allow us to act decisively now. For example, through our logistics process, thought out down to the text message with time indication on the day of delivery. With permanent employees and our own fleet, we guarantee on-time delivery and expert installation. We offer a worry-free path to safe elections.

What requirements must a good polling station meet?

Here you can explain:

• Accessibility; a polling station must be easily accessible to everyone. Pay close attention to the route people need to take to enter and exit the building.
• Routing; clear routing must be in place so that everyone knows where they need to go.
• Waiting area; a waiting area is also nice for peak times. People can sit down for a moment if necessary.
• Privacy; privacy is extremely important when voting. Everyone must be able to cast a vote without prying eyes.
• Workspaces: this is especially important for the people distributing the ballots and ensuring that everything runs smoothly.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can you rent furniture for a single election day? 

  Yes that is possible. 

• Do you also supply multiple polling stations at the same time?

  Yes we can deliver at multiple different locations. 

• Can you also deliver outside office hours?

  Yes, we can discuss which time works best for you. 

• How far in advance do I need to reserve?

  We can deliver the next day if necessary.