• By Forsyth County Government
• Posted Friday, February 21, 2025

Forsyth County Seeks Volunteers for its Committees

Forsyth County is currently looking for volunteers to serve on many of its resident committees. Residents interested in serving may apply here: https://coforsythnc.civicweb.net/Portal/BoardApplication/

Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025, for possible consideration at the March 27, 2025, Board of Commissioners' meeting.

Below is a list of volunteer boards that are accepting applications:

Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
The Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee is part of an advocacy network to help promote and protect the rights of long term-care residents. Committee members visit facilities, interact with residents, and advocate for quality care in the homes. The committee is also involved in advocacy, public education, and the promotion of community involvement within long term care facilities.

Current Vacancies
2 Open
4 Administrators' Slot

Animal Services Advisory Board
The Advisory Board makes recommendations on animal control codes, policies and programs related to animals.

Current Vacancies
1 Director of the Forsyth County Health Department or Designee
1 Practicing Veterinarian

Commission on Ending Homelessness
The Commission on Ending Homelessness acts as a governing body for collaborative planning and implementation of strategic initiatives and investments to end homelessness in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. The Commission focuses on regional policy and implementation strategies, affordable housing development, data and gaps analysis, best practice research, social policy and systemic change.

Current Vacancies
1 Mental Health Representative
1 Social Services Representative

Community Appearance Commission, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County
The primary goals of the Commission are to advise the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners and the Winston-Salem City Council about appearance-related issues and to positively influence public and private development. Major projects of the Community Appearance Commission (CAC) include the bi-annual Community Appearance Awards program, the annual Community Roots tree planting program, review of County and City-funded public facility construction projects from an appearance perspective, and advocacy of various other ordinances, public initiatives and measures to improve the attractiveness of the community.

Current Vacancies
3 Special Experience or Education in Design
2 Open

Community Child Protection Team/Child Fatality Prevention Team
The Community Child Protection Team/Child Fatality Prevention Team promotes the development of a community-wide approach to the problems of child abuse and neglect and seeks ways to protect children from preventable deaths. To accomplish this mission, the team reviews selected cases that are being serviced by child protective services and cases in which a child had died of suspected abuse or neglect. Annual recommendations are presented to the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners regarding any system improvements or needed resources where deficiencies may exist.

Current Vacancies
1 DSS/CPS parent advocate
1 Fire Department Representative

Equalization and Review Board
The Equalization and Review Board has the duty to review the tax lists for the current year, change the listing or appraisal of property as necessary in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes, and to hear appeals brought by property owners regarding assessed values, exemptions and deferments. The goal of the Board is the accurate and fair listing and assessing of property in Forsyth County as required and in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes.

Current Vacancies
5 Open

Forsyth County Health and Human Services Board
The Forsyth County Health and Human Services (HHS) Board is the policy-making and administrative board for Public Health and Social Services. The HHS Board has the authority to adopt local rules which address health issues and are enforced by the Health and Human Services Director and county staff.

*NOTE: Applications will be reviewed by the Health and Human Services Board at their April 02, 2025 meeting. The Board of Commissioners will consider applicant recommendations from the Health and Human Services Board at their first meeting in April 2025.

Current Vacancies
1 Professional Engineer

Forsyth County Home and Community Care Block Grant Advisory Council
The Forsyth County Home and Community Care Block Grant Advisory Council assures the effective and efficient use of the Home and Community Care Block Grant through education, training, data and statistical review toward the development of a comprehensive and coordinated community-based system of services, opportunities, and protections for adults aged 60+.

Current Vacancies
6 Open

Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority
The Industrial Facilities/Pollution Control Financing Authority aids in the financing of industrial and manufacturing for the purpose of alleviating unemployment or raising below average manufacturing wages by financing facilities that provide job opportunities or provide better wages than those prevalent in the area.

Current Vacancies
2 Open

Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee, Forsyth County
The Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee is part of an advocacy network to help promote and protect the rights of long term-care residents. The Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee was established by North Carolina General Statute to be a volunteer, grassroots advocate for residents in nursing homes. Committee members visit facilities, interact with residents, and advocate for quality care in the homes. The committee is also involved in issues advocacy, public education, and the promotion of community involvement within long term care facilities.

Current Vacancies
3 Administrators’ Slot
6 Open

Planning Board (City/County)
The Board makes and adopts general plans for the physical development of the entire area of the City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. The Board also prepares and adopts regulations for the subdivision of land and makes such other requirements which may be appropriate and reasonable to carry out the purposes of the general plan or plans for the physical development of the City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County consistent with other State and local laws.

Current Vacancies
1 County Resident Living outside the City Limits of Winston-Salem

Public Art Commission (City/County)
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Art Commission was established to facilitate the creation of public art in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, and participating Towns and Villages. The Commission is a working organization that employs the skills, talents, and networks of its members to create public art throughout Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.

Current Vacancies
1 Arts Professional

Smith Reynolds Airport Board
The Smith Reynolds Airport Board assists the County in the governance and operation of Smith Reynolds Airport. The Board has been delegated the authority to execute leases, adopt Airport policies, rules and regulations, establish annual rates, provide advice regarding the hiring and firing of an airport director, and promote the airport as an economic development asset.

Current Vacancies
1 County Resident (non-voting)