• City Boards and Commissions [1]
• Regional Boards and Commissions [2]

Do you have a passion to improve the community you live in and help make Harrisonburg one of the best places to live in Virginia?  If so, we encourage you to get involved! Volunteer to serve on a council, board or commission.  Start by filling out the application below. There may be some residency requirements depending on the Board and Commission. 

Boards and Commissions application [3] [188KB]

*Once complete please mail application to:   

City of Harrisonburg
Attn: City Clerk
409 S Main St. 
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

OR Email to: Pamela.Ulmer@HarrisonburgVA.gov [4]

Are you currently serving and interested in serving another term? Use the Re-appointment Application Form [5]. [164KB]

Current/Upcoming Vacancies:

Social Services Advisory Board [6]  - one vacancy

Stormwater Advisory Committee [7] - one vacancy

Economic Development Authority [8] - one vacancy 

Community Policy and Management Team [9] - one vacancy - must be a resident and a parent, experience with child serving agencies and be able to meet once a month.  

Environmental Performance Standards Advisory Committee [10] - one vacancy

Planning Commission [11] - one vacancy

Volunteer for the City Hall Volunteer Program [12].

Return the volunteer application to the address below.

City of Harrisonburg

Attn:  Pamela Ulmer

409 South Main Street

Harrisonburg, VA 22801

540-432-7701