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There are several ways to get involved as a volunteer for the Village of Hoffman Estates! Hoffman Estates has a variety of Boards and Commissions and community members are welcome to volunteer on occasion for Village events.

If you are interested in serving on any of the commissions listed below, please fill out this application:

I would like to serve on a Village Commission

If you are ONLY interested in volunteering for Village events on occasion, please fill out this application:

I would like to volunteer only for specific Village events

Thank you! We look forward to receiving your information. If you are unable to access the online application system please call 847-781-2610.

For more information on the Village's volunteer Boards and Commissions, please email Hallie Karle.

Agendas and Minutes Archive:
All agendas and minutes for the Village Board, Standing Committees, and Volunteer Commissions can be found in the Village's records system. Click here to access all agendas and minutes.

Boards and Commissions:

ARTS COMMISSION

BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC)

– charged with making Hoffman Estates a bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly community. Work to implement the Comprehensive Bicycle Plan and Map; advocate for programs to encourage biking and walking for recreation and transportation; promote safety and educational campaigns, and encourage more usage for bikes and pedestrians through activities such as Village bicycle rides; and work with neighboring communities to promote connectivity. Visit the Bikes and Peds page for more information on area projects and activities.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BOARD (CIP)

CELEBRATIONS COMMISSION

CELTIC FEST COMMISSION

COMMISSION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

– shall develop services which will assist the disabled members of the community meeting practical problems and adjusting to the changing circumstances and finances which affect the disabled. Help decrease the sense of isolation, loneliness and dependence that often effect the disabled. Help enrich the social and intellectual life of the disabled through educational and social programs. Assess the housing needs for all of the community's people. Inform the Board of Trustees of state and federal legislation affecting the elderly and disabled.

COMMISSION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

– shall develop services which will assist the elderly members of the community meeting practical problems and adjusting to the changing circumstances and finances which effect the elderly. Help decrease the sense of isolation, loneliness and dependence which often effect the elderly. Help enrich the social and intellectual life of the elderly through educational and social programs. Organize the interests of the elderly community to improve the climate of living for the elderly, and provide information and referrals to the elderly. Inform the Board of Trustees of state and federal legislation affecting the elderly.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

CULTURAL AWARENESS COMMISSION

– shall develop services that will assist new residents of the community meeting practical problems and adjusting to the changing circumstances. Help decrease the sense of isolation and loneliness that may affect all residents who are new to the community. Help enrich the social and intellectual life of all residents through educational and social programs. Organize the interests of the ethnically diverse community to improve the climate of living and provide information and referrals. Make recommendations regarding problems and issues affecting a culturally diverse community. Develop and maintain a knowledge base regarding the needs, the problem areas, cultural characteristics and the resources available to eliminate adversity.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

– shall be composed of twelve community stakeholders (Commissioners), the Village President, and two Ex-Officio staff members (Village Manager and the Director of Economic Development.) The goal of the Commission is to assist in the expansion of economic development in the Village primarily through marketing activity. Marketing efforts are planned, executed, evaluated, and modified. Commission members are appointed by the Village President and approved by a majority of the Village Board of Trustees. A new chairman, Trustee Gary Pilafas, was appointed in 2020.

ELECTRICAL COMMISSION

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES ADVISORY COMMISSION

FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

– shall appoint all officers and members of the Fire and Police Departments of the municipality except the Chief of Police, Deputy Chief of Police, Commander, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, and Battalion Chiefs. The sole authority to issue certificates of appointment to Firefighters or Patrol Officers shall be vested in the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. For Fire and Police Commission rules and regulations, click here.

FIREFIGHTERS PENSION BOARD

FOURTH OF JULY COMMISSION

HISTORICAL SITES COMMISSION

LOCAL HISTORIAN

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

PLATZKONZERT COMMISSION

POLICE PENSION BOARD

PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION

– comprised of seven residents or business owners. The goal is to create an ongoing dialogue between local law enforcement and the community. Areas of focus include discussing items of concerns or issues they see facing the community, engaging with the police department on timely and controversial topics, a willingness to be educated on various topics and items in law enforcement, share information they have learned with neighbors and other members of the community, provide suggestions on how to increase community engagement and trust with law enforcement in the community including areas that are underserved, encourage and assist small business development.

ROAD IMPROVEMENT IMPACT FEE TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMISSION

SIGN CODE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

SISTER CITIES COMMISSION

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION

UTILITY COMMISSION

VETERANS' MEMORIAL COMMISSION

YOUTH COMMISSION

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