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. 

City Council

The City of Cottonwood invites qualified electors residing within the City to submit an application, a letter of interest and resumé outlining applicable experience for consideration of appointment to fill one City Council vacancy. The selected individual would be eligible to serve in this capacity through the conclusion of the Fall 2024 election cycle.

To be eligible for appointment, a candidate must be 18 years old, a qualified elector per ARS 16.121 residing within the City,  and must have resided within the City for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment.

Applications, letters of interest and resumés may be submitted in person to the Human Resources Office located at 821 North Main Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326, by e-mailing awilber@cottonwoodaz.gov by 5:00 pm Thursday September 28, 2023, or directly online here. Applicants will be reviewed at a Special Meeting on October 2nd during a closed session. Selected applicants will be asked to participate in public interviews during the October 3rd regular meeting. Applicants should be prepared for a potential short notice invitation the evening of October 2nd for October 3rd interviews.

Download the application here or apply online here. 

Board of Adjustment

The City of Cottonwood is seeking applicants to fill three seats on its Board of Adjustment, each for a full three-year term. This volunteer position is appointed by the City Council and serves without pay. All five commission members must be residents of Cottonwood living within the incorporated city limits.

The Board is a quasi-judicial decision-making body that hears variance requests and appeals of decisions of the Zoning Administrator. Additional details on Board of Adjustment allowable procedures can be found in Arizona Revised Statutes Section 9-462.06. Training is available.
 
 The Commission typically meets only on an as-needed basis throughout the year.

Any resident interested in serving the community is encouraged to consider applying for this volunteer opportunity. Commission applications are available at the Human Resources Office, located at 821 N. Main Street, by calling 928-340-2713, or online here. Completed applications must be submitted to the Human Resources office.

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

Historic Preservation Commission

The City of Cottonwood is seeking applicants to fill two seats on its Historic Preservation Commission. One seat is for a three-year term and the other fills a partial term expiring June 5, 2025. This volunteer position is appointed by the City Council and serves without pay. Both available seats must be filled by a resident of the incorporated City of Cottonwood. 

The Commission consists of seven members, five of whom shall be residents of the city. The two members whom need not be residents of the city must have substantial ties within the corporate limits of the city, such as owning real property, owning a business, employment within the city limits, or based on any other factors deemed relevant by the City Council. Professional experience in the fields of architecture, planning, history, archaeology, or construction is highly desired, but not required.

The Commission works in an advisory capacity on matters relating to historic preservation, works to increase the public awareness of the values of historic preservation efforts, assists in developing procedures to protect and enhance historic resources, implements and hosts fundraising events for the local historic grant fund, organizes and attends an annual historic property tour, volunteers to assist with various historic property surveys related to State Historic Preservation grants, maintains a historic preservation plan for the City of Cottonwood, and performs various other duties the Commission elects to participate in. The Commission also reviews development within historic districts, maintains the local historic properties inventory, and assists with designating historic landmarks for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. 

This is a working commission; a certain level of time commitment is expected of each member for projects and events outside of the typical monthly meetings. Commission members can expect to devote approximately 4-8 hours per week plus time at events; more hours may be necessary the weeks leading up to events.

Historic Preservation Commission meetings are typically held the 4th Wednesday of each month starting at 6 pm. Dates may change due to holidays and as needed.

Any resident interested in serving the community is encouraged to consider applying for this volunteer opportunity. Commission applications are available at the Human Resources Office, located at 821 N. Main Street, by calling 928-340-2713, or online here. Completed applications must be submitted to the Human Resources office.

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

Personnel Board

The Cottonwood City Council is seeking candidates to fill one seat on its Personnel Board. This seat is for a two-year term which will expire on December 31, 2024. The five-member board is made up of two citizens at large, who are appointed by the City Council, and three City employees elected by the employees of the City, who all serve two-year terms.

The purpose of the City of Cottonwood Personnel Board is to hear appeals of employees’ grievances, disciplinary actions, and dismissals in accordance with City policy and the policies set forth in the Employee Manual. The Personnel Board is also active in employee recognition programs.

If you are a resident of the City of Cottonwood interested in serving your community in this capacity, please consider volunteering. Commission/board member applications are available at the Human Resources office, 821 N. Main St., by calling 928-340-2713, or online here. 

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://ctwpl.info/Pages/Index/141802/apply-to-volunteer---adults

Volunteer applications can also be picked up at the Library.


 Other Area Volunteer Opportunities
    

You can also check these organizations for volunteer opportunities:

Email the Human Resources Director if you would like your organization's volunteer link here.https://ctwpl.info/Pages/Index/141802/apply-to-volunteer---adults