You can 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 residents, aged 18 and older, who represent the diverse backgrounds of our community to take part.
Benefits
Volunteering on a local board or committee is a great way to:
- Address a common interest
- Develop skills
- Expand your network and meet new people
- Gain a broader understanding of how municipal government works
- Lend your voice and expertise to help shape decisions and services that impact our community
- Share your talents
How to apply
We put out a call for available vacancies on boards and committees in the fall. Subscribe to this page and watch our news and notices to be alerted when application information is available. With each committee application posting, we provide:
- Committee description and meeting frequency
- Member responsibilities and appointment duration
- How committee business is conducted
- Committee composition
- Key qualifications we're looking for
Resources for advisory committee members
View a collection of helpful resources available for advisory committee members, including:
- Accessibility Training Booklet for Staff and Volunteers
- Corporate Accessibility Policy
- Handbook for Advisory Committees
- Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
Public Appointment Policy
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.