Volunteer Opportunities

Serving on a town advisory board is a great way to provide input and make a difference in your community. Applications can be submitted online. View the board descriptions and video below for more information.

Town departments and boards also host frequent volunteer workdays at parks, cemeteries and wetlands. Subscribe to town news releases to be notified of these.

To contribute to the town's Water Assistance Program for customers having difficulty paying bills, see the program's webpage.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment reviews and rules on applications for conditional use permits and variances. The board also hears appeals of decisions of town staff and the Historic District Commission.

Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery Committee is responsible for making recommendations regarding the preservation and maintenance of town-maintained cemeteries including Margaret Lane Cemetery, the Old Town Cemetery and the Town Cemetery.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission reviews applications for exterior changes within the Hillsborough Historic District. A majority of the commission’s members have specialized training or an interest in architecture, preservation, archaeology, history or building methods.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board advises the town on issues related to park facilities. The board also works to implement the recommendations in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which is the board’s guiding document. The master plan is revised annually.

Planning Board

The Planning Board reviews planning issues within the town's zoning jurisdiction. The board reviews and makes recommendations on rezonings, subdivisions and ordinance amendments.

Tourism Board

The Tourism Board drives economic development by promoting travel, tourism and visitor services. It sponsors programs and activities designed to improve Hillsborough's attractiveness to visitors.

Tourism Development Authority

The Tourism Development Authority promotes travel, tourism and conventions; sponsors tourism-related events; and finances tourism-related capital projects.

Tree Board

The Tree Board is responsible for hearing requests from citizens regarding planting, maintenance and removal of street and park trees. It also is responsible for establishing guidelines for spacing of trees on town property.

Water and Sewer Advisory Committee

The Water and Sewer Advisory Committee is responsible for making recommendations related to management of the Water and Sewer Fund. Recommendations address such areas as public information, operations and finances.