Volunteers are an integral part of Wellesley Town Government.
The Select Board is actively seeking candidates to appoint to Town boards, committees, and commissions. These individuals will fill vacant positions or replace members whose terms are expiring.
Appointments are made annually in the late spring for terms beginning on July 1.
The Select Board follows its Appointments Policy to select individuals who would like to serve on the following boards/committees for the coming Fiscal Year (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026):
- Climate Action Committee
- Council on Aging
- Cultural Council
- Historical Commission
- Historic District Commission
- Housing Development Corporation (to become the Affordable Housing Trust)
- Kepes Panel Committee
- Municipal Light Board
- Youth Commission
- Zoning Board of Appeals, associate members
Please apply online via the Town of Wellesley volunteer form and include all relevant documents. All applications will be directed to the appropriate boards/committees to follow up.
The deadline to submit applications is Friday, May 23.
*Please note: If you will be reappointed to a board or committee on which you already serve, you will STILL need to complete the Volunteer Form.
To learn more about specific boards or committees, or to inquire about boards or committees not appointed by the Select Board, please visit the Town Government pages and search alphabetically.