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 South Platte Basin Roundtable
El Paso County, CO, March 21, 2025 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the South Platte Basin Roundtable (SPRT). Applications for the open positions are due by April 4, 2025.
The Roundtables were established under HB 1177 as part of the Inter Basin Compact Committee (IBCC) process to be forums for water discussion and planning on a water basin level and also on a statewide basis. As a portion of El Paso County lies within the South Platte River Basin, the county is allocated a voting seat on the SPRT.
Meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of every month from 4:00-7:00pm.
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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Park Advisory Board
El Paso County, CO, March 14, 2025 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Park Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by March 31, 2025.
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is currently seeking three citizens, one to represent District 2 (eastern portion of El Paso County) and District 3 (central portion of El Paso County) and one to represent District 4 (southern and eastern El Paso County).
The Park Advisory Board reviews and comments on items and proposals related to park policies, philosophies and objectives, and makes formal recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.
The Park Advisory Board meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in Centennial Hall, 200 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO.
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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board
El Paso County, CO, March 11, 2025 – 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 March 25, 2025.
The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one member currently residing in and able to represent the City of Fountain.
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)
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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Board of Health
El Paso County, CO, February 13, 2025 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Board of Health. Applications for the open position are due by March 31, 2025.
The El Paso County Board of Health is the governing body for El Paso County Public Health. The Board of Health is responsible for developing public health policies, approving a local public health improvement plan, providing advice to the Public Health Director, and overseeing Public Health financial matters, among other responsibilities.
Regular Board meetings are typically held monthly on the fourth Wednesday of the month beginning at 8:30 am, followed by Work Sessions when noted on the current month’s agenda.
Regular meetings are hosted in the 2nd floor of the Citizens Service Center, in the Snow-Miller conference rooms, unless otherwise indicated.
Meeting dates, times and meeting agendas are posted on the Public Health Department’s website at www.elpasocountyhealth.org. All meetings are open to the public.
The Board of Health is currently seeking one new member who represents a Citizen-At-Large.
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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board
El Paso County, CO, January 29, 2025 – 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 March 31, 2025.
The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one new member currently residing in and able to represent County Commissioner District 5.
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)
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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 March 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.
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
