The El Paso County Volunteer Program is a wonderful opportunity for citizens to learn about the various functions of county government as well as give back to the community. The County’s numerous boards and commissions need your experience, talents and time.
Complete the Application Form
Download one of the following application forms and apply via EMAIL, FAX, or POSTAL MAIL
Application Form for El Paso County Volunteer Program: PDF
Application Form for El Paso County Volunteer Program: WordDoc
Fill out the application form and:
- EMAIL the completed application form and letter of interest and/or résumé to Volunteer@elpasoco.com or
- FAX the completed application form and letter of interest and/or résumé to (719) 520-6397 or
- POSTAL MAIL the application and letter of interest and/or résumé to:
El Paso County Commissioners’ Office
Attention: Ingrid Mobley
200 South Cascade Avenue, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2208
(719) 520-6391
IngridMobley@elpasoco.com
Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Citizen Outreach Group
El Paso County, CO, January 17, 2025 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Citizen Outreach Group. Applications are being accepted for two at-large members and are due by January 31, 2025.
Citizen Outreach Group
El Paso County Citizen Outreach Group (COG) helps educate residents on the work of and services provided by El Paso County, serves as citizen ambassadors on behalf of County government to the public as requested by designated staff, and assesses the progress and efforts of County strategic initiatives, such as the County Strategic Plan, the County’s budget, and the activity of the Public Safety tax. The COG, in its capacity, supports the County’s efforts in hosting the County Citizen College, the County Fair and other events in order to encourage and enhance transparency and collaboration between citizens and their County government.
Each at-large voting member shall be limited to two (2) consecutive three (3) year terms.
Citizen Outreach Group (COG) meetings are typically held monthly at Centennial Hall, 200 S. Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO.
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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Board of Adjustment
El Paso County, Colorado. January 10, 2025 – The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners are seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the Board of Adjustment. Applications for the open position are due by January 24, 2025.
The Board of Adjustment is currently seeking at least 3 Associate Members.
The Board of Adjustment hears and decides issues of variance related to the County’s Land Development Code. Variance requests may include changes to physical dimension, structural location, bulk limitation, or other development requirements. The Board also hears Appeals of Administrative Decisions or Determinations on dimensional standards. For more information regarding the authority of the Board of Adjustment, please contact the Planning and Community Development Department at 719-520-6300.
The Board consists of 4 Regular members and several Associate members who vote on a rotating basis. Regular members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners for three-year terms; Associate members are appointed for one-year terms. At the term’s expiration, Regular and Associate members may apply for reappointment in accordance with BoCC rules and procedures.
Board of Adjustment meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the Regional Development Center, 2880 International Circle, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Park Fee Advisory Committee
El Paso County, CO, December 17, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Park Fee Advisory Committee. Applications for the open position are due by January 17, 2025.
The Park Fee Advisory Committee meets to establish fair and equitable annual park development fees in lieu of land dedication as defined and set forth in the El Paso County Land Development Code.
The committee consists of five members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners for three-year terms. Terms are limited to two full consecutive terms.
The committee meets as virtually once a year.
Applications are being accepted for a Citizen Representative.
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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board
El Paso County, CO, November 12, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by January 31, 2025.
The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one new member currently residing in and able to represent County Commissioner District 1.
On April 1, 2009, El Paso County became an “entitlement community” and was awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to carry out a wide range of community development activities directed toward revitalizing neighborhoods, economic development, and providing improved community facilities and services.
The Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) reviews matters of importance regarding the CDBG program and makes recommendations to the Board of El Paso County Commissioners concerning community development issues and use of CDBG funds.
Meetings are typically held on the third Wednesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. (as necessary) at the Economic Development Office at 9 East Vermijo, Colorado Springs, CO. (across the street from the courthouse).
Sunshine Law Notices
All El Paso County meeting notices are available on the Clerk and Recorder’s Agenda.net site.
A calendar of upcoming meetings is also available.
- 911 Emergency Response Center Authority Board
- Board of Adjustment
- Board of County Commissioners
- Board of Health
- Board of Retirement
- Citizen Outreach Group
- City / County Board of Review
- City / County Drainage Board
- Community Corrections Board
- Community Development Advisory Board
- Community Services Block Grant Advisory Board
- Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
- CSU Extension Advisory Committee
- El Paso County Fairgrounds Corporation
- El Paso County Fair Advisory Board
- El Paso County Planning Commission
- Facilities Corporation
- Housing Authority
- Joint Initiatives Reach Committee
- Juvenile Community Review Board
- Local Emergency Planning Committee
- Noxious Weed Advisory Commission
- Park Advisory Board
- Park Fee Advisory Committee
- Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging
- Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Community Advisory Committee
- Pikes Peak Library District Board
- Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Licensing Committee
- Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Technical Committee
- Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority
- Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) Citizen Advisory Committee
- Pioneer Village Roads PID Advisory Committee
- Road Impact Fee Advisory Committee
- Widefield Water and Sanitation District Citizens’ Advisory Council