Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in serving your community on one of the following Commissions, please submit a letter of interest to the administrative office via email at manager@sharpsburgborough.com or mail/drop off the letter to 1611 Main Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. 

Environmental Advisory Council

At least three openings and up to seven

This is a new group that makes recommendations to Borough Council related to environmental issues. The terms will eventually be three-years but initial members’ terms should be staggered so that approximately 1/3 of the membership expires each year. These are three-year terms. 

Zoning Hearing Board

One opening for an alternate 

The Zoning Hearing Board hears and renders recommendations to Council regarding specific types of land use actions, including requests for variances. This is a three-year term. 

Planning Commission 

No openings

The planning commission is charged with land use and land development. They make recommendations to Council. These are four-year terms.

Civil Service Commission

One opening for an alternate and at least one regular opening 

The Civil Service Commission is an entity that regulates the employment of civil servants. In Sharpsburg, this Commission certifies the hiring list for full-time police officers. This is a six-year term. 

Property Maintenance Appeals Board

Two openings 

The Property Maintenance Appeals Board hears appeals from individuals who have been sent a notice for property maintenance code violations. This is a three-year term. 

Vacancy Board

No openings

If there is a vacancy that must be filled (Council, Mayor, Tax Collector) and Council is unable to fill the position for any reason within 30 days, then the Vacancy Board shall fill the position within 15 days. This is a one-year term. 

Human Rights Commission

Five openings (2 one-year term and 3 two-year terms) 

The Human Rights Commission works on issues related to human rights in the borough. They can educate and provide recommendations to Council. Term lengths vary. 

Parks and Recreation Board

No openings (but you can help with events anyway if you would like to volunteer)

The Parks and Recreation Board works on issues related to the community parks and recreational events and opportunities in the borough. They organize events and provide recommendations to Council. Term lengths vary. 

Historical Commission

One opening

The mission of the Sharpsburg Historical Commission is to identify and preserve for posterity significant architectural, natural, and historic sites within the boundaries of Sharpsburg. This is a four-year term