Boards, Commissions and Committees Volunteer Opportunities

Applications for these unpaid positions are available in the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 15 N. 3rd Ave., by calling 509.524.4348, or at the link below.

Apply online for Boards, Commissions and Committees

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee: One position with a term expiring June 30, 2026.

• 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.

Planning Commission: One position with a term expiring December 31, 2027.

• The responsibility of the planning commission shall be to consider all amendments, modifications or alterations to the city's comprehensive plan, to conduct hearings as otherwise specified by this code, and to perform other planning functions for the city.

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.

Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' (LEOFF-1) Disability Board - One position to fill an unexpired at-large term ending May 31, 2027.

• Must reside in the city limits with no close relation/affiliation with any current or former police or fire member. (Note, per statute, this position is appointed by the other four members of the board.)
• This board reviews and manages medical benefits for the city's LEOFF-1 Retired Police and Fire members.
• The board meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in the Cummins Conference Room at City Hall.

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

Please note: Volunteer opportunities at Walla Walla Public Library are current extremely limited due to the library moving to a temporary location. Once the library revitalization project is complete, opportunities to volunteer will again be available.

Youth Volunteers

Young people entering 6th grade and up are welcome to volunteer during the school year and during the summer. If you are interested in volunteering, please email the library at wwpl@wallawallawa.gov or call 509-527-4550. 

Please fill out a copy of the Volunteer Release Form and bring it with you on your first shift.

Adult Volunteers

Adult volunteers primarily support the library by joining Friends of the Library. Other volunteer requests may be considered on an individual basis; please email the library at wwpl@wallawallawa.gov to inquire.

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.