Join a City of Burlington advisory committee or board, in a volunteer role, to contribute to projects and initiatives! Our board and committee members provide advice and feedback to Council and staff on a variety of issues in the city. We encourage members of the public, aged 18 and older, who represent the diverse backgrounds of our community to take part.
The application period is now closed. Thank you for your interest in applying to volunteer on a city committee or board. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly.
Thank you to everyone who joined the virtual information session on Dec. 7, 2022 to learn more about joining a City committee or board. A recording of this session is available below.
Volunteering on a local board or committee is a great way to:
The application process for boards and committees is now closed. Thank you to all those who applied. For more information about City Boards and Committees, please visit our Committees and Boards page.
To see what other volunteer opportunities are available at the City, visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.
View a collection of helpful resources available for advisory committee members, including:
Thank you to everyone who joined the virtual orientation session on Apr. 5, 2023. A recording of this session is available below.
Our Public Appointment Policy outlines the City's process of appointments to advisory committees and local boards. It also introduces provisions to ensure diversity and inclusion on our committees and boards so they can better reflect the community we serve.