I am currently an enumerator for the Census in my area and we do not travel in pairs. We go out alone and I have a few "horror stories" of my own. They do not recommend to go into people's homes but if you feel safe and the person invites you in, it is ok... its up to your discretion. I have been in a couple. There are no volunteering positions, all are paid and there are background checks. The only thing on the site that it said to look for in a Census worker to verify that I do not do is carry my shoulder bag. The houses I go to are far apart so I drive and its too much of a hassle to get my bag out at every stop but its always in my car, other than that... I do everthing else.
I have met some interesting people so far... |