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Volunteer Opportunities

Looking to get involved in local government? Want to make a difference in your community? The Town of Dudley has multiple vacancies on boards and commissions.

If you are interested in filling one of the below vacancies, please fill out a Volunteer Application online. You will be redirected to a digital application on OpenGov. Click on Boards/Committees, and then select Volunteer Application. Including your resume is helpful in this process. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Selectmen's Office at 508-949-8001 or email [email protected].

Information for Potential Board/Committee Members

There are a few things to consider before submitting a volunteer application.

  1. Time commitment: some boards/committees meet multiple times per month, and some meet just a few times per year. Others meet frequently leading up to Town Meetings. Make sure you are able to meet the time commitment for the position.
  2. Relevant experience: consider your background and experience. If you have experience working in finance, you might consider the Finance, Appropriation and Advisory Committee (FAA). Love working with seniors? The Council on Aging might be a perfect fit. Want to help with the rehabilitation of the Funzone Playground? Check out the Recreation Commission. 
  3. Motivation for volunteering: think about the reasons you want to volunteer your time for a board/committee position in the Town of Dudley. Members of appointed committees should be people of competence and goodwill. They should be sensitive to the short-term and long-term impact of their decisions and recommendations.
  4. Residency requirements: you must be a resident of Dudley to serve on a board/committee unless otherwise stated. 
  5. Knowledge of the position/board: how much do you know about the functions of the board/committee and the responsibilities of the position? A great way to learn about these aspects is to attend the board/committee meetings. You can also watch previous meetings on YouTube. 

Current Vacancies

Conservation Commission

For more information, please visit the Conservation Commission page.
           Conservation Commission has 1 vacancy
           Terms are 3 years

Council on Aging
For more information, please visit the Council on Aging page.
           Council on Aging has 2 vacancies

Events Committee

For more information, please visit the Recreation Commission page. The Events Committee is overseen by the Recreation Commission 
          The Events Committee has 5 vacancies. 


Finance, Appropriations and Advisory Committee (FAA)
To learn more about the functions of the FAA, please visit the FAA page. 

The FAA has 4 vacancies.
Terms are 3 years. 

Capital Improvement Planning Committee (CIPC)

To learn more about the functions of the CIPC, please visit the CIPC page. 
        The CIPC has 1 vacancy.
        Terms are 3 years.

Personnel Board

To learn more about the functions of the Personnel Board, please visit the Personnel Board page.
         The Personnel Board has 4 vacancies

 
Zoning Board of Appeals

To view the upcoming meeting dates, please visit the Zoning Board of Appeals page.
       The Zoning Board of Appeals has 1 vacancy.


      
SCM Elderbus

The position is appointed by the Board of Selectmen. The SCM Elderbus Board of Directors usually meets quarterly (February, May, August, November). 
       There is 1 vacancy for a resident or employee of Dudley.