Volunteer Opportunities

The City of Newberg is seeking applications from citizens and local high school students to serve on a commission or committee. This is an opportunity to serve and be part of the decision-making team governing your community. Appointments are planned for December 7. Applications are available on the city’s website  or from the City Recorder’s Office at city hall (414 E. 1st Street), cityrecorder@newbergoregon.gov and submitted via mail, email, or in person by November 30th. Questions ? Contact the city recorder at the email above or call (503) 537-1283.

Student commissioners must attend Newberg area high schools or homestudy programs.

Budget Committee - 1 vacancy with 3-year term starting in January 2016.

The Budget Committee meets from January – June. Their duties are to review, analyze and discuss the annual City budget proposed by City staff. Among revenues and expenditures is the proposed budget Property Tax distribution. The City of Newberg’s Budget Committee is a forum of City Council members and an equal number of non-council citizen members. The Committee has an important impact on where City dollars go and which services benefit the community the most.

Applicant requirements include: Residency within the City limits.

Traffic Safety Commission - 2 vacancies with 3-year term starting in January 2016; 1 student commissioner vacancy for unfilled position from January to June 2016.

The purpose of the Traffic Safety Commission is to promote traffic safety through investigation, study, and analysis of traffic patterns. The Commission makes decisions on the location of parking, crosswalks, safety zones, traffic lanes, truck routes, and all manner of traffic control devices within the community.  In addition, they conduct and promote traffic safety programs. The student representative is a non-voting, student commissioner position. Student members will be active participants. Experience may also be used as a senior project or included as volunteer activity on a college application.