Time to make a difference in your hometown

Volunteering is the act of freely giving your time and labor for the betterment of others. You gain a sense of pride and purpose when you volunteer, it can make a difference in other people’s lives, and it strengthens the bonds between you and your community.

If you wish to make a difference, the City of Kingsport is interested in hearing from you. The city is now looking for volunteers to serve on various boards and commissions to help make Kingsport an even greater place to live, work and raise a family.

Simply visit ServeKingsport (www.servekingsport.com) and answer the short questionnaire. Here you will be asked why you wish to volunteer, your previous volunteering experience and what boards and commissions interest you.

Kingsport has nearly two dozen boards and commissions, including ones for historic zoning, higher education, Bays Mountain Park, Petworks Animal Services, the Kingsport Senior Center and the Kingsport Public Library.

Completing the survey does not guarantee an appointment. However, the city loves hearing from citizens and strives to help them find a board or commission that matches their skills and interests.

“We want Kingsport residents to know that helping neighbors and community programs lead to stronger generations,” said Adrienne Batara, Public Information and Communications Director. “That’s why we want to hear from you.”

To take the ServeKingsport survey, visit www.servekingsport.com.