Serve on a Local Board or Commission
A great way to learn about local services, meet interesting people, and make a difference in your community is to serve on a city or county board, committee, or commission. These advisory bodies are made up of residents who provide input to local elected officials and government staff on a variety of issues. Even if you don't become a member, meetings are open to the public.
Click on the v-shaped arrow to the right of each program description to view more information.
There are currently available seats on dozens of county boards, commissions, and committees covering a broad range of topics, including aging, veterans, mental health, children, parks, public health, and more.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: must live in Sacramento County; some boards or commissions may have additional eligibility requirements
Address: 700 H Street, Suite 2450, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 874-5411
Email: BoardClerk@SacCounty.net
Website: https://sccob.saccounty.gov/Pages/BoardsandCommissions.aspx
Residents of Citrus Heights can give back to their community by serving on several advisory boards dealing with city planning, public health, and more.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: must live in Citrus Heights; some boards and commissions may have additional eligibility requirements
Address: 6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Phone: (916) 725-2448
Email: CityClerk@citrusheights.net
Residents of Elk Grove can serve on commissions and committees that focus on topics such as arts, youth, affordable housing, and historic preservation.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: must live in the City of Elk Grove; some committees or commissions may have additional requirements
Address: 8401 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Phone: (916) 478-2286
Email: jlindgren@elkgrovecity.org
Website: http://www.elkgrovecity.org/city_hall/city_government/commission_and_committees
The City of Folsom lists vacancies on committees and commissions on its website. Commissions advise on matters related to libraries, parks, the arts, the prison, and more.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: must live in the City of Folsom; some committees or commissions may have additional requirements
Address: 50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: (916) 461-6035
Email: CityClerkDept@folsom.ca.us
Website: https://www.folsom.ca.us/government/city-council-and-commissions/folsom-committees-and-commissions
Galt residents can serve on commissions and committees that cover topics such as aging, youth, parks and recreation, city planning, and public safety.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: must live in the City of Galt; some committees or commissions may have additional requirements
Address: 380 Civic Dr, Galt, CA 95632
Phone: (209) 366-7130
Email: clerk@cityofgalt.org
Website: https://www.ci.galt.ca.us/government/city-commission-committees
This City of Isleton posts vacancies on local commissions and committees on its website.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: must live in the City of Isleton; some committees or commissions may have additional requirements
Address: 101 2nd Street / PO Box 716, Isleton, CA 95641
Phone: (916) 777-7770
Rancho Cordova residents can apply to serve on the city's Planning Commission.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: must be at least 18 and live in Rancho Cordova
Address: 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Phone: (916) 851-8784
Email: dgoulart@cityofranchocordova.org
Website: https://www.cityofranchocordova.org/departments/community-development/planning/planning-commission
City residents can volunteer to serve on advisory boards and commissions that focus on a range of topics, including disability issues, transportation, police, and city planning.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: must live in the City of Sacramento; some boards or commissions may have additional requirements
Address: Sacramento City Hall, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 (I Street is the capital letter I, not the number 1)
Phone: (916) 808-7200
Email: clerk@cityofsacramento.org
Website: http://www.cityofsacramento.org/Clerk/Legislative-Bodies/Boards-and-Commissions
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