Volunteer Information

Volunteering for a Board, Committee, or Commission

How to Apply

View vacancies

We are thrilled by your interest to become involved in our community. All interested residents must complete a Boards, Commissions and Committees application. Once an application is received, they will be reviewed by City Clerk Barnaby and Mayor McEachern for consideration. 

Applications may be returned in-person to the Office of the City Clerk or emailed to CityClerk@portsmouthnh.gov. 

Have questions? Contact the Mayor's Office, or Office of the City Clerk.

Apply to a Board, Committee or Commission

Volunteer Policies

At its meeting of January 6, 2025, the City Council adopted a Volunteer Training and Standards of Conduct and Ethics Policy No. 2025-01 and the Board, Commission, Committee Handbook for Volunteers (“Handbook”) to assist volunteers in their service to the community. The Handbook includes practical information on motion practice and public meeting law requirements and various policies to help guide your involvement. 

Board, committee, and commission members appointed after the adoption of Policy 2025-01 will be required to review and acknowledge the Handbook and the associated policies prior to participating in a meeting. Two of the policies incorporated into the Handbook by reference are found in separate documents titled Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy and Acceptable Use Policy. The policies and Handbook will be distributed to board, committee and commission members through the City’s online policy distribution and tracking system (PowerDMS) following appointment.