Volunteer Opportunities

If you are looking to volunteer in the community, there are opportunities to serve on Select Board appointed boards and committees.  Here are the current vacancies on those boards and committees.  See below to find out what volunteering would look like on each board or committee and see if it would be a good fit for you.  

For even more information, including names of current committee members, click the name of the committee to visit its page. To volunteer, please complete and return this application to the Select Board via email or U.S. mail to 801 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021


Canton Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee - 1 vacancy


Mission and Goals;  

Seeks to celebrate and embrace the traditions and values of the group within our community, and advocate for the human and civil rights of all individuals in the Town of Canton.

Approximate Commitment: 2 to 3 hours a month.

Volunteer Opportunities

There is one vacancy on this committee. To apply to become a member of this committee please click here. The form can be submitted by email.

Questions? Please email here or call 781-821-5000 for assistance.

Canton Cultural Council  -  9 vacancies

Mission and Goals

The Canton Cultural Council's mission is to promote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences in order to improve the quality of life for all residents and contribute to the economic vitality of our community.  The Council strives to use its available grants to maximize positive impacts on Canton citizens.

Volunteer Opportunities  

There are nine vacancies on this committee.  To apply to become a member of this committee please click here.  The form can be submitted by email.  

Questions?  Please email here or call 781-821-5000 for assistance.

Canton Veteran's Council - 9 vacancies

Mission and Goals

The Veteran's Council assists the Canton Veteran's Agent in planning and executing events involving veterans including Memorial and Veteran's Days celebrations, Honor Guard recruitment, holiday events for the community, food drives, toy drives and pancake breakfasts.

Volunteer Opportunities

There are currently nine vacancies on the Veteran's Council.  Preferred qualifications for volunteers are that members must be veterans and have an interest in planning and executing community events.  To apply to become a member of this committee please click here.  The form can be submitted by email. 

Questions?  Please email Arafat Knight  here or call 781-821-5005 for assistance.

Historical Commission   vacancies - 2 alternates

Mission and Goals

The Canton Historical Commission is established under Section 8d of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws. The Historical Commission is the official Town agent of municipal government responsible for community-wide historic preservation planning. The Commission's duty is to identify, protect, and preserve Canton's properties and sites that are of historic significance. The Historical Commission works in cooperation with other municipal agencies, such as the Select Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, Community Preservation Committee, and the Building Inspector to insure that the goals of historic preservation are considered in the planning and future development of the Town of Canton. 

Volunteer Opportunities

There are two alternate vacancies on this commission currently.  A preferred qualification for volunteers would be an interest in the history of Canton.  There are monthly meetings and other projects.  To apply to become a member of this committee please click here.  The form can be submitted by email.

Questions?  Please email Sepp Bergschneider here or call 781-821-5000 for assistance.

Traffic Committee   - 1 vacancy 

Mission and Goals  

There is currently one vacancy. The committee meets quarterly to discuss traffic concerns in Canton. This includes listening to members of the public and reviewing traffic concern forms. The committee makes periodic recommendations  to the Select Board for various projects to address these traffic issues.

Volunteer Opportunities

Preferred qualifications for volunteers are that it would be helpful to have traffic engineering experience, but not necessary. To apply to be come a member of this committee please click here . The form can be submitted by email.


Cable License Renewal Committee - 1 vacancy

Mission and Goals

To make non binding recommendations to the Canton Select Board regarding license renewal with service providers.

Volunteer Opportunities

There is one vacancy on this committee. To apply to become a member of this committee please click here. The form can be submitted by email.



Sustainability Climate Action Plan Committee - 7 vacancies

Mission and Goals

Development of a Sustainability/Climate Action to help mitigate and adapt to climate change, including establishing specific reduction target in greenhouse gas emissions.

Volunteer Opportunities

There are seven at Large Vacancies. To apply to become a member of this committee please click here. The form can be submitted by email.


Commission on Disabilities 1 vacancy

Mission and Goals

To promote the inclusion and integration of persons with disabilities in the activities, services and employment opportunities or the community. Advise and assist municipal officials in ensuring compliance with federal and state disability laws. Review policies and activities of municipal departments and boards as they affect persons with disabilities. Provide information, referral, advocacy and technical assistance to individuals, business and organizations in all matters pertaining to disability. Coordinate the activities of other local groups organized to meet the needs of persons with disabilities.  

Volunteer Opportunities

There is currently one vacancy on this committee.  Preferred qualifications for volunteers are that they promote and support  inclusion.  The approximate time commitment is six meetings a year.  Please see the Volunteer Opportunities page for current vacancies on this committee. 

All terms last 3 years and are appointed by the Select Board.

Playground & Recreation Commission - 1 vacancy

Mission and Goals

Our mission is to enrich the lives of all citizens through diverse and innovative recreational programs and services with focus on the arts, celebrations, education and outdoor sports and games.

Volunteer Opportunities

There is currently one vacancies on this committee.  Preferred qualifications for volunteers are and interest in community gatherings, sports and indoor and outdoor programs for the betterment and enrichment of all citizens of Canton.

Ability to work as a team and coherently with other boards and committees. Ability to provide support and oversight of Recreation Dept.  The time commitment is one meeting per month and time assisting with programs for the general public.