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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities in Barre City

The City of Barre is seeking applications for volunteers to serve on City committees, task forces, boards, and commissions.  Participation in these public bodies is a great way ­­­to get involved in your community, and lend your expertise or interest to make the City an even better place to live.  If you are interested in serving your community, please see the application process information below. 

Questions? Email the City Manager.

Application Process

Interested applicants must complete an application form which is available on the City’s website under Volunteer Opportunities, and attached to the end of this notice.

Note: You do not need to physically “sign” the application form, typing your name on the fillable form is acceptable.

Council Interviews

Candidates for open seats will be invited to an informal interview with the City Council accordance with City Council policy prior to appointment.  Council meetings generally occur every other Tuesday at 6:00PM.  A schedule of upcoming Council meetings can be located on the City’s website.  Candidates will be invited by City staff to a specific meeting for the brief interview.  Please note that Council interviews will not be required under the following circumstances:

Additional Information

Applicants are encouraged to attend a meeting or speak to the chair of public bodies they are interested in joining. 

The City of Barre is committed to providing equal opportunities to all volunteers and applicants, including historically discriminated and under-represented populations.

Open Seats and Vacancies - UPDATED 5/21/2026

Public Body

Number of Vacant Seats

Buildings & Facilities Committee None
Cemeteries Committee 1 seat, 2-yr term
Cow Pasture Stewardship Committee None
Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee

2 student seats, 1-yr terms

Unhoused Community Committee None
Neighborly Barre Committee 3 seats, 2-yr terms
Police Advisory Committee None
Parks & Rec Committee 1 seat, 2-yr term
Transportation & Public Works Committee 1 seat, 2-yr term
Development Review Board 1 At-Large seat, 4-yr term
Planning Commission

1 seat, 3-yr term

Central Vermont Internet Board

1 alternate, 1-yr term

Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission

1 alternate, 2-yr term

Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission - TAC 1 seat, 2-yr term
Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District

None