City of Kingsport asking for volunteers to serve on boards, commissions

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The City of Kingsport is looking for volunteers to serve on various boards and commissions throughout the city.

The following boards and commissions are seeking volunteers:

• Bays Mountain Park Commission
• Board of Zoning Appeals
• Emergency Communications District / E-911 Board
• Employee Dependent Scholarship Program
• Historic Zoning Commission
• Kingsport Higher Education Commission
• Neighborhood Advisory Commission
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
• Public Art Committee
• Regional Planning Commission
• Senior Center Advisory Council
• Tree Advisory Board

“Volunteering may seem like a simple thing to do, but the benefits go well beyond the task at hand,” Adrienne Batara, Public Information and Communications Director, said in a news release. “Not only do you help your community, but you also learn new skills, make new friends and gain a sense of purpose.”

Those interested in volunteering are asked to fill out a short questionnaire here .

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