Boards, Commissions and Committees Volunteer Opportunities

Applications for these unpaid positions are available in the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 15 N. Third Ave., by calling 524.4348, or at the link below.

Apply Online for Boards, Commissions and Committees

Arts Commission: One at-large position; term expires Dec. 31, 2028. Must be a person representative of acknowledged accomplishment or person working outside of professional practice in the arts but who demonstrates a deep interest in and appreciation of cultural and artistic activities. Responsibilities of the Arts Commission can be found here.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Two positions, terms expire Dec. 31, 2028. One may live outside city limits, but within the Urban Growth Area boundaries.

• Responsibility of the bicycle and pedestrian advisory committee shall be to make recommendations to the city council regarding the planning, designing and implementation of bicycle and pedestrian related facilities and services for the city.

Community Development Block Grant Advisory Group: One position, term expires Dec. 31, 2028.

• The CDBG advisory board shall serve as an advisory body to the Walla Walla city council in the development of the city's CDBG consolidated plan, annual action plans, and the administration and utilization community development block grant funding and other funding sources to address housing and community needs as the CDBG program endeavors to meet national objectives.

Infrastructure Improvement Committee: Two at-large positions, terms expire Dec. 31, 2028.

• The purpose of the infrastructure improvement committee is to review records and accounts regarding infrastructure improvement projects undertaken by the city of Walla Walla, to report its findings to the Walla Walla city council, and to provide advice to the council upon infrastructure improvement projects and the funding of such projects.

Parks, Recreation and Urban Forestry Advisory board: Three at-large positions, terms expire Dec. 31, 2028.

• It shall be the responsibility of the parks, recreation, and urban forestry advisory board to make recommendations to the city council and the parks and recreation director on matters relative to (a) the development, operation and use of the parks and recreation facilities of the city, and (b) the planning, designing and implementation of city park facilities and recreational services; and to obtain and review information, and advise and make recommendations to the city council and the municipal arborist, on matters relative to: the promotion of various programs related to trees, public and private, in the city; the general health and welfare of the city's urban forest; and the development of arboricultural standards and specifications for approval by the municipal arborist.

Planning Commission: Three at-large positions, terms expire Dec. 31, 2028. One may live outside city limits, but within the Urban Growth Area boundaries.

Public Library Board of Trustees: One position for an at-large member, term expires Dec. 31, 2030. The Library Board is governed by RCW 27.12.190

Sustainability Committee: One position with a term expiring June 30, 2028.

• The purpose of the sustainability committee is to conduct scenario planning to prepare for social, economic, and environmental changes in an efficient and cost-effective manner and to provide advice to the council upon the development and integration of sustainability parameters to be used in the implementation of the goals, objectives, and policies of the Walla Walla comprehensive plan.

Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee – 2 positions term begins immediately and expires 6/30/2028

•  The Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee provides advice to the City Council relative to water, wastewater, and stormwater, including but not limited to water quality, water rights, water quantity, water conservation, and system finances. The Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee submits recommendations to the City Manager for distribution to the City Council.
• No more than two members of the Committee may reside outside of the City of Walla Walla, but within the City's designated water service area. Appointments are made to unexpired or full three-year terms.
• The Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee meets the third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. in the City Service Center Conference Room. Further information on meetings or issues facing this particular Committee may be obtained by contacting the Utilities Engineer at 509.524.4510.

Additional information on Commissions and Committees can be found on this page.

Please call  or email the City Clerk’s office if you have any questions: (509) 527-4424, email lneissl@wallawallawa.gov.

General Volunteer Opportunities

City staff occasionally are in need of assistance with tasks such as outreach, neighborhood cleanups, or hosting community events. If you might be willing to help, we invite you to fill out and submit the form on this page. Your response will go to the Human Resources Department and will be kept confidential.

Library Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Library. There are always opportunities for volunteers to help us at the WWPL. We need instructors in our media lab, volunteers in our Young People’s Department and the collective efforts of those who join the Friends of the WWPL.

If you are interested in volunteering in the Young People’s Department, please call Liz George, Young People’s Librarian, at 509.524.4431 or email her at egeorge@wallawallawa.gov.

Parks & Recreation Volunteer Opportunities

The Parks and Recreation Department welcomes volunteers. Contact our office for more details and to set up a schedule. Listed below are examples of current projects, but please suggest others if you have a special interest, skill or need.

Spring and Fall Cleanup
509.527.4527– Contact the Parks and Recreation office for more information.

Pioneer Park Aviary
509.527.4403 – Contact the Aviary office to volunteer cleaning or landscaping.

Recreation Programs
509.527.4527 - If you want to help a child or teach a class, we will welcome your assistance.

Coaching Youth Sports
Please fill out our online form to coach a youth sports team.

Parks, Recreation and Urban Forestry Advisory Board
The City Council appoints nine citizens to provide advice to City Council and the Municipal Arborist on relevant parks, recreation and tree issues. The advisory board meets monthly. A term on the board is for three years.

Police Volunteer Opportunities

The Police Department is committed to a partnership with volunteers and integrating them as an important part of our organization. Annually, the Police Department provides 12 hours of specialized volunteer training. If you are interested in any of the positions below, please call 509.527.4434.

Requirements to be a volunteer:

• A strong desire and a commitment to serve your community. We accept applications continually.
• All applicants must complete an application and submit to a background check.
• A minimum number of hours of commitment.

Clerical Assistance
Put your office skills to work for the betterment of your community. We have continuing needs for general office and clerical support. This may include answering the phone, greeting the public, typing, filing, assisting with informational mailers, and computer data entry.

Graffiti Abatement

Records
This volunteer position is supervised by the Records Unit to scan old police documents into the current records system.

Radar Reader Board
Deliver, set up, and take down the Radar Reader Board at a variety of locations in our area, to assist with our Traffic Safety Program. This volunteer service requires a volunteer time commitment of one week per month for a short period of time each morning and evening.