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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee - 4 vacancies

Mission and Goals

The Canton Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (CDEI) Committee seeks to foster a welcoming and inclusive community that encourages cooperation and respect among all persons in Canton.

The CDEI seeks to celebrate and embrace the traditions and values of the groups within our community and advocate for human and civil rights of all individuals in the Town of Canton through education, promoting community awareness and understanding of cultural differences, and working to eradicate barriers to equity and inclusion.

The committee shall strive to insure all individuals in the Town of Canton enjoy equal opportunity to participate in and enjoy life in our Town, regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age and mental or physical ability.

Volunteer Opportunities  

There are four 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 Cultural Council   12 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  8 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 eight 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.

Economic Development Committee  2 vacancies

Mission and Goals

The Economic Development Committee works to ensure that there will be a professional and open level of communication, support and trust between business community members and Town government. The committee supports existing and new business leaders in defining the process of managing and/or relocating businesses to Canton. This will ensure a vibrant business community which is essential to maintaining a financially balanced mix of tax revenue flow to the Town. The Committee works to ensure that Canton maintains its preeminent position as a leading corporate headquarters site in Eastern Massachusetts. In addition the EDC is responsible for interviewing applicants and making recommendations to the Select Board in the TIF application process. 

Volunteer Opportunities

There are two vacancies on this committee.  Preferred qualifications for volunteers are an interest in corporate business development in Canton, community engagement and marketing, an understanding of the financial impact on Town revenue and business knowledge.  To apply to become a member of this committee please click here. The form can be submitted by email. 

Questions?  Please email Gene Manning  here or call 781-821-5000 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 - citizen at large

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.

Reservoir Ponds Advisory Board - 1 vacancy - citizen at large

Mission and Goals

To make non binding recommendations to the Canton Select Board regarding the protection, use, access and regulation of Reservoir Pond. 

Volunteer Opportunities

There is one vacancy on this committee.  Preferred qualifications for volunteers are a strong interest in preserving and protecting Reservoir Pond.  The approximate time commitment is monthly hour long meetings and occasional communication.  To apply to become 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.


Canton Walk, Bike & Hike Committee  1 vacancy


Mission and Goals
The Canton Walk, Bike and Hike Committee is organized to help improve hiking, bicycling and pedestrian conditions in Canton.  

Volunteer Opportunities
Preferred qualifications for volunteers are having an interest in walking, hiking or cycling.  Ideally members should be from various neighborhoods and areas of Canton and be able to attend meetings consistently.  Skills in trail development or maintenance, infrastructure assessment, and active education are all welcome.  The approximate time commitment of members is three hours a month.