Volunteer Opportunities

Below is our current list of vacancies. If you wish to submit your application, please send it via mail to the address listed here. If you have any questions regarding any information on this page, please contact Amanda Wilber. 

For a complete summary of all active Boards and Commissions, please view the Citizen's Guide to Boards and Commissions.

The positions listed below are volunteer positions only. You will not be compensated for your time. If you are looking for paid employment, please see our Employment Opportunities page.

You may download a board and commission application form (PDF), or you may submit an electronic board and commission application.

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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The City of Cottonwood is seeking applicants to fill one (1) vacancy on the Council appointed seven (7) member Board of Adjustment (BOA). This is a volunteer, non-paid, three (3) year term opportunity for City of Cottonwood residents. This Board is a quasi-judicial decision-making body that hears variance requests and appeals of decisions of the Zoning Administrator. More details on BOA allowable procedures can be found in Arizona Revised Statutes Section 9-462.06. Training is available. The Board meets on an as-needed basis throughout the year.

If you are a resident of the City of Cottonwood interested in serving your community, please consider volunteering. Commission/Board member applications are available at the Human Resources office, 816 N. Main St., by calling 340-2713, or on-line here. Completed applications should be returned to the Human Resources Office no later than 3:00 PM, Friday, October 18, 2019.

For further information about the Board, contact Community Development Manager Berrin Nejad at 634-5505, x3322. 

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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

The City of Cottonwood is seeking applicants to fill one seat on its Historic Preservation Commission for a partial term ending March 6, 2020.

The commission consists of seven members, five of whom shall be residents of the city, and two of whom need not be residents of the city, provided that the City Council finds at the time of their appointment that they have substantial ties within the corporate limits of the city, such as owning real property, owning a business, being employed within the city limits, or based on any other factors deemed relevant by the City Council. This seat need not be filled by a City of Cottonwood resident. It is desirable that applicants have professional experience in the fields of architecture, planning, history, archeology, or construction.

If you are interested in serving your community, please consider volunteering. Commission/Board member applications are available at the Human Resources Office, 816 N. Main St., by calling 928-340-2713, or online here. Completed applications should be returned to the Human Resources Office no later than 3:00 PM, Friday, October 18, 2019.

For further information about the Commission, please contact Jim Padgett in the Community Development Department at 928-634-5505, x 3320.

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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

The Cottonwood City Council is seeking candidates to fill one seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission for a partial term ending April 5, 2020.

Commission members are responsible for the review of land use proposals (conditional use permits, zoning, subdivisions, code amendments and other special planning projects), as well as issues pertaining to architectural style, building design/materials, colors, landscaping, signs, etc.  Preference will be given to applicants with a design-related background, training or experience, including architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, planning, fine arts, etc.

Candidates must be residents of the City of Cottonwood, and willing to meet as needed as part of a public hearing process.  The Commission typically meets once a month.  On-going attendance is essential.

If you are interested in serving your community, please consider volunteering.  Commission/Board member applications are available at the Human Resources Office, 816 N. Main St., by calling 928-340-2713, or online here. Completed applications should be returned to the Human Resources Office no later than 3:00 PM, Friday, October 18, 2019.

For further information about the Commission, please contact Scott Ellis in the Community Development Department at 928-634-5505, x 3321.

Cottonwood Public Library

The library is a vital part of our community.Your time and talents would greatly assist the growing number of citizens from the Verde Valley who make use of our facility.Volunteer opportunities are available in both the Youth Services and the Adult areas of the library, so take your pick of the area you prefer. (Volunteers must be at least 13 years of age for the Youth Services area, and at least 18 years of age for the Adult area.) 


Click here to sign up online:https://libraries.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2719518.jsp

Click here to print out the Volunteer application: 
http://www.ctwpl.info/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Volunteer%20Application%202018.pdf


Citizen on Patrol Volunteer Program Description 


The Cottonwood Police Department enjoys an invaluable Citizen on Patrol (COPS) volunteer program. Our agency’s volunteers donate many hours of their personal time each year, enabling us to bolster our ability to serve our citizenry. 

Under supervision of a member within the department, performs a variety of civilian, field, and office law enforcement duties in direct support of safety and non-safety personnel to include but not limited to: performing clerical duties including record keeping; answering telephones; data processing and filing; fingerprint individuals; perform photography duties; provide information and directions to the public; assists with traffic control, assist in the locating or marking of abandoned vehicles, issue parking citations, testify in civil court; uses a computer to process information and prepare reports.

For a complete description and minimum qualifications of the Citizen on Patrol Volunteer opportunity, please click here. 

If you are interested in serving your community in this capacity, please consider volunteering. Further details and application instructions are available at the Human Resources office, 816 N. Main St., by calling 928-340-2713, or online in the career portal. 

  
Other Area Volunteer Opportunities
   
  

You can also check these organizations for volunteer opportunities: Email the Human Resources Manager if you would like your organization's volunteer link here.