Volunteers play a significant role in the daily functions of County government, as well as within the community. New Kent receives valuable guidance from citizens who serve on a number of its boards and commissions.
Why should I volunteer?
People volunteer with the County for a myriad of different reasons. Some feel a distinct calling to give back to their community and take great pride in New Kent County. These individuals give of their time and talents unselfishly to make New Kent a better place for their family and future generations.
Many volunteer as a way to better their community, while others view volunteerism as a way to better themselves. There are many who opt to volunteer in a certain capacity to explore future career goals or possible changes, while others look for on-the-job experience.
Whatever your motivation, New Kent County may have a volunteer opportunity just waiting for you! We invite you to join our team and partner with us to work towards making New Kent "a great place to grow".
In order to ensure the safey of our citizens and employees, some volunteer positions may require a background check, including national and/or state criminal history record checks.
How can I serve on a County Board or Commission?
Anyone interested in serving on a Board or Commission should complete and submit a Citizen Service Application. If you need additional information about a particular board or commission, please click on the hyperlinked names below, or email the Deputy Clerk or call (804) 966-9687. Click here for a list of vacancies.
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory Committee
Airport Advisory Commission
Board of Building Code Appeals/Board of Fire Prevention Code Appeals
Board of Road Viewers
Board of Zoning Appeals*~
Clean County Committee
Economic Development Authority *#
Electoral Board ~
Farms of New Kent Community Development Authority *#
Finance Committee
Historic Commission
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
Planning Commission *
Purchase of Development Rights Advisory Committee
Social Services Advisory Board
Transportation Safety Commission
Wetlands Board
* initial and annual conflict of interest filings are required
#must take an oath administered by Circuit Court Clerk upon taking office and upon re-appointment
~appointed by the Circuit Court
Regional Boards & Commissions
New Kent also has representatives on various regional boards and commissions. Some of these appointments must be elected officials but there are some opportunities for citizen representatives as well. Anyone interested in serving on a regional board or commission should complete and submit a Citizen Service Application. f you need additional information about a particular board or commission, please click on the hyperlinked names below, or email the Deputy Clerk or call (804) 966-9687. Click here for a list of vacancies.
Arts Alive Board of Directors
Consortium Board of the Capital Region Workforce Partnership
Capital Area Health Advisory Council
Central Virginia Waste Management Authority Board of Directors
Chickahominy District Health Advisory Board
Colonial Community Criminal Justice Board
Community Policy and Management Team
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services Board
Heritage Library - Board of Trustees
Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Commission
Metropolitan Planning Organization
MPO Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee
Quin Rivers Community Action Board
Rappahannock Community College Board
Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau - Board of Directors
Richmond Regional Planning District Commission
Board of Directors of Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging
Smart Beginnings Leadership Council
Tri-River Alcohol Safety Action Program
There are other opportunities for volunteers in non-appointed positions and/or non-government programs. Some of these positions require specific skills and training and/or screening. Click on the below links for more information or call the number listed.
Brown Bag program - (804) 932-4548
Heritage Public Library (804) 966-2480
Meals on Wheels
(804) 673-5035
New Kent County
Schools (804) 966-9650
New Kent County Fair Association - (804) 966-9644
New Kent Habitat for Humanity - (804) 966-1961
Officers of Election - (804) 966-9699
Quinton Volunteer Fire & EMS (Co. 2) (804) 932-3866
Parks & Recreation Department - (804) 966-8502
Providence Forge Volunteer Fire and Rescue (Co. 1) (804) 966-5322
Providence Forge Volunteer Rescue Squad
(804) 966-2801
Sheriff's Auxiliary - (804) 966-9500
Social Services (804) 966-1853
Weir Creek Volunteer Fire & Rescue (Co. 3) (804) 843-2012
