Get Involved: Buncombe Needs Your Insight on Education, Economic Development, Budgets, & More

Are you looking for a great way to get involved with your community and make a difference? Board and committee members play a vital role in aiding the governing process by keeping Buncombe County in touch with insights and ideas directly from our community. These important positions help provide guidance for the allocation of funds, provision of human services, education of young children, and protection of residents, property, and our natural resources. There are several areas you can participate in such as farmland preservation, health and human services, libraries, and more.

Learn more about vacancies, deadlines to apply, and the application process and complete the online application. Currently, Buncombe County has 15 openings for various boards and commissions, some with application deadlines of May 22, 2026. Some openings include:

• Early Childhood Education and Development Committee
• General Obligation Bonds Community Oversight Committee
• Strategic Partnership Grants Committee
• Economic Development Coalition of Asheville-Buncombe County
• Agriculture Advisory Board for Farmland Preservation
• African American Heritage Commission
• Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
• And more

No matter your background or interests, chances are we’ve got a volunteer position that’s right for you. Some openings are geared toward members of the public with specific expertise. For example, the Early Childhood Education committee has an opening for someone working in higher education, the Economic Development Commission has an opening for a business owner/CEO, and the General Obligation Bonds Oversight Committee has an opening for a representative from the conservation and greenways community.

Buncombe County looks forward to growing the number of voices involved in our decision-making process. Apply today, and if you have any questions contact Stacey Woody at [email protected] or (828) 250-4108.