From the First Selectman
Volunteer opportunities are available in Eastford!
Municipalities rely on volunteers to help support many aspects of local government and community life. In Eastford, our committees and commissions are made up of dedicated volunteers who help shape the future of our town and step forward when their community needs them.
Now, we’re asking you to get involved. Have a voice in your town, contribute your ideas, and help create the Eastford you want to live in. Whether you can serve on a committee, commission, or assist with community events, there are opportunities for every level of involvement.
We are currently seeking volunteers for the following positions:
- Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission (IWWC): The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission is a municipal regulatory body established under Connecticut’s Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act. The commission reviews and permits activities that may affect inland wetlands and watercourses, balancing responsible development with environmental protection.
- Planning Commission: The Planning Commission is a volunteer advisory body that helps guide land use, development, and long-term planning within the town.
- Eastford Conservation and Historic Preservation Commission: This commission focuses on the development, conservation, supervision, and protection of Eastford’s natural resources, including water resources, while also preserving the town’s historic character.
- Recreation Commission: We are looking for volunteers to help organize, manage, and plan town-sponsored recreational programs and events, including the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Experience Eastford, Memorial Day Bike Parade, and bus trips. We welcome new ideas and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy creating community events and activities.
- Eastford Food Pantry Committee: Volunteers are needed to help support the Food Pantry and assist in serving community members in need.
- Senior Citizens Committee: We are seeking residents interested in serving as Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, or committee members. Volunteers will help set agendas, organize events and programs for Eastford seniors, and provide oversight for the recently established Senior Hiking Subcommittee. The committee is expected to meet approximately four times per year, with additional activities determined by the committee.
- The Mid-Northeast Recycling Operating Committee (MidNEROC) Representative: This position involves attending monthly meetings (with Zoom participation available). Some familiarity with waste management and hazardous waste issues is helpful but not required.
- Agent for the Elderly: We are seeking a resident willing to serve as a liaison between Eastford seniors and the agencies, organizations, and programs that provide services and resources to older adults.
- Gardening: Interested in gardening? We are looking for volunteers to occasionally tend to the very minimal gardens at the Town Office Building.
Interested in volunteering? For more information about any of these committees, commissions, or volunteer opportunities, please contact [email protected].