Residents of Charlotte County who want to have a say in local services, now's your chance to step up—the county commission has put out the call for volunteers to fill various advisory board vacancies. Whether you're nestled on a barrier island or tucked into one of the many street and drainage units, there's a spot awaiting your community-minded spirit and expertise.
According to a recent announcement from the Charlotte County website, there's a range of positions open, including one volunteer needed for the Barrier Island Fire Service Municipal Service Benefit Unit Advisory Board with a term ending October 31, for locals residing within the unit, the Community Action Agency Advisory Board is on the lookout for a private sector representative or agency to serve the community-at-large; and they are seeking volunteers across more than a dozen Municipal Service Benefit Units/Utility Units, terms vary and some stretch as far out as October 31, 2027, these boards cover everything from street and drainage to waterway issues—so if making an impact on infrastructure and environment floats your boat, this might be the role for you.
Volunteers must be residents and property owners within their respective units to be considered. The positions are unpaid but immensely rewarding, offering you the chance to contribute directly to the wellbeing and management of your local area. For those interested in the fire service board, application details can be fetched from the Public Safety Department, while those keen on the other MSBU/TU Advisory Boards should reach out to the Public Works Department for more information.
Indeed, these volunteer roles are not just slots to fill but opportunities for engaged citizens to inject their voice and vision into the very arteries of Charlotte County civic life, applications are open and the county is eagerly waiting for folks to step forward, those interested don't dilly-dally; take a moment to peruse the application details on the Charlotte County website or ring up the relevant department to get all your questions answered. Whether it's for the lush Manasota Key Street & Drainage Unit or the intricate waterways that thread through the community, your involvement could steer local initiatives towards brighter horizons.
