It’s a new year and there are plenty of chances for Polk County residents to volunteer on county boards.

For instance, the Agricultural Advisory Board has three spots open. This board promotes agricultural values and the general welfare of the county and more specifically, increase identity and pride in agricultural community and its way of life. It also encourages the economic and financial health of agriculture; and increase protection from non-farm development and other negative impacts on properly managed farms.

Some board don’t currently have a need, but will soon, like the Library Board of Trustees, which has several openings coming up this year. This board supports the mission of the Polk County Library by adopting library policies, acting as an advocate for and promoter of the library within the community, assisting Library Director in monitoring and evaluating the library’s effectiveness as well as the development of a long range plan, and providing advice and counsel as requested.

There are a lot of opportunities within the county. Click here to learn about all of the boards that are searching for volunteers.