Volunteers Matter!

People planting flowers

The City of Hermiston appreciates the significant contribution volunteers make to the community; whether it’s volunteering through the Parks and Recreation Department, the Library, or being a member of an advisory committee,

WE TRULY THANK YOU!

Interested in volunteering?

Parks and Recreation Department at 541-667-5018 or by email. 

Public Library at 541-567-2882 or by email.

  • Could you give an hour or more a month to read with a child, straighten books on a shelf, or prepare craft items for story time? Learn more at the Library Volunteer Page.
     

Interested in getting involved in your local government and community? 

Apply to be on one of our Committees, Boards, or Commissions by:

  • Complete the Application for Standing Committee Vacancies (PDF) - Applications are also available at City Hall.
  • Turn the application into: City Recorder Lilly Alarcon-Strong, CMC, at City Hall or by email.
  • Once your application is received, we’ll begin processing your paperwork and the Vacancy Review Board will review and/or interview applicants (usually takes about one month).
  • The Vacancy Review Board will then make a recommendation to the City Council, at the following City Council meeting, to appoint an applicant to their respective committee/board/commission. 
  • If the recommendation is approved by the City Council, the appointment confirmation will be made at the following City Council meeting.
  • To keep you informed, the applicant will receive communication throughout this process.

Current Vacancies

Positions begin when confirmed by the City Council

  1. Hispanic Advisory Committee
    • Position 5: 3-year term ending June 30, 2028 (Advertised 04/29/2025)
  2. Library Board
    • Position 3: 4-year term ending June 30, 2029 (Advertised 04/29/2025)
  3. Airport Advisory Committee
    • Position 3: Remaning 3-year term ending October 31, 2027 (Advertised 07/08/2024)
    • Position 2: Remaining 3-year term ending October 31, 2026 (Advertised 11/08/2024)
  4. Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center (EOTEC) Committee
    • Position 5, 6, & 7: 3-year term ending June 30, 2028 (Position 5 Advertised 03/24/2025 & Positions 6 & 7 Advertised 04/29/2029)

Deadline to apply for Committee(s): Open until filled.

 

Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions:

Lilly Alarcon-Strong, CMC
City Recorder
541-667-5004
Email

PLEASE NOTE: All appointments to city committees, boards, and commissions shall be made in accordance with the ordinances and city charter. 
Appointment preference shall be given to city residents and shall not be:

  • Full-time employees of the city,
  • Elected officials of the city,
  • Appointed to more than two boards or commissions at a time, and
  • Sell to the City or its committees, boards, and commissions over which the council has appointive powers and budget control either directly as a prime contractor or supplier, or indirectly as a first tier subcontractor or supplier.  Sales shall be construed to mean sales, services or fees aggregating $20,000 or more in any one calendar year. 
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