Volunteer Opportunities

Join a Board, Commission or Committee
Volunteers are an important part of North Reading town government. The Select Board and the Town Administrator appoint individuals to a large number of boards and committees, many of which require only a small time commitment. More information about each group can be found on their town webpage, and in our Board and Committee Information Center.

Found a committee that interests you? Start by contacting the group's chair or staff liaison, or attending an open meeting. If you can't find contact information for the group you are interested in, please reach out to the Town Administrator's office at 978-664-6010. If you'd like to become a voting member, you can also complete a Citizen Activity Form within the Information Center.

Some committees are interested in hosting "associate members" including high school students, who may earn community service hours for their participation. To receive community service hours, students must attend consistently for the school year, participate actively in meetings, and lend project support when opportunities come up. The Library Board of Trustees and Youth Services Committee are piloting this opportunity in 2023. Please reach out to them if you are interested. 

Support Local Parks & Services
Several departments maintain wishlists for in-kind donations, one-time volunteer opportunities, and long-term volunteer or tax work-off positions. High school students may earn community service hours for volunteering with department staff as their supervisor. Nonprofit "Friends of" organizations associated with town departments go a step further - volunteers organize fundraising and community events. Learn more by department:

Civic Engagement
Learn about registering to vote, participating in town meeting, running for elected office, or apply to serve as an election worker at the Town Clerk's Office.