Do you have a passion for your community? Do you want to help shape Raleigh’s future? We are looking for a cross section of the community to serve on the Community Engagement Board. Are you interested in serving on the Community Engagement Board? If so, please so fill out our interest form today! We will be accepting interest forms between May 23-June 10.
We are seeking members who:
- Aspires to assist the City of Raleigh in improving how community input is obtained, utilized, and shared back with the public
- Seeks to provide culturally sensitive, tangible, and innovative approaches and guidance to organizational community engagement efforts
- Interested in empowering community-driven solutions
- Values the power of partnerships, information sharing, and storytelling
- Committed to asking honest questions of self, structures, and communities
Member composition will include:
- Long-Time Raleigh Resident: Resident has lived in Raleigh City Limits for most of their life
- New Raleigh Resident: Resident moved to Raleigh in the past 2-3 years
- Local Black, Indigenous, Person of Color (BIPOC) Business Owner: African American or Black, Asian, Native American or American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Multi-racial, Hispanic/Latino
- First Time Serving on Board or Commission: Resident has not previously served on a City of Raleigh Board or Commission
- Renter: Resident currently rents housing within Raleigh City Limits as their only and primary residence
- Young Adult: Resident between the ages of 18 to 23 years old
- Senior: Resident who is 65 years of age or older
- Community Initiatives & Resources: Resident with experience, lived or professional, educating, motivating, and advocating for community needs and/or under-invested groups
- General Board Members
Questions? Call 919-996-3842 or Email communityengagement@raleighnc.gov
Join the Community Engagement Board
We are creating a new board with a focus on community engagement! Would you like to be on the board?