• By Ashleigh B. Matthews
• Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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 on the Volunteer Board Application page.

Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 07, 2026, for possible consideration at the September 17, 2026, 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
7 Open
3 Administrators' Slot

Animal Services Advisory Board

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

Current Vacancies
1 At Large
1 Officer in a Forsyth County Animal Welfare Organization
1 Officer in a Purebred Animal Registry Organization
1 Town Manager or designee of a local municipality receiving animal control services

Commission on Ending Homelessness

The purpose of the Commission is to act as a governing body for collaborative planning and implementation of strategic initiatives and investments to end homelessness in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.

Current Vacancies 1 Law Enforcement/Public Safety Representative

Community Appearance Commission

The mission of the CAC is to enhance the visual quality and aesthetic character of Forsyth County and the City of Winston-Salem for residents and visitors for generations to come.

Current Vacancies
2 Special Experience or Education in Design

Experiment in Self-Reliance

Experiment in Self-Reliance empowers people to become economically and socially self-sufficient through developing skills, building assets, obtaining education and housing, enhancing strengths, and overcoming barriers to success. ESR stimulates community change to eliminate poverty and homelessness through education, advocacy, and building economic and social capital.

Current Vacancies
2 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.

Current Vacancies
1 Consumer of Human Services
1 Professional Engineer
1 Psychiatrist
1 Social Worker

**Note: Applications will be reviewed by the Health & Human Services Board at their October 07, 2026, meeting.

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+.

The Council advises the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners on the needs, funding for services, priorities, resources, long-range planning, and other issues, which affect services to the elderly. The Council monitors the effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery for service providers and advising the Board of County Commissioners on recommended budget adjustments for these services through The County Funding Plan.

Current Vacancies
1 Open

Forsyth County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

The General Assembly enacted legislation that transferred the Divisions of Youth Services and Juvenile Services to the Office of the Governor. This legislation established the Office of Juvenile Justice and transferred all authority, powers, duties, and functions of the Juvenile Services Division to the Office of Juvenile Justice. It is the responsibility of the Office of Juvenile Justice to coordinate with county Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils for implementation of a continuum of services and programs at the community level to develop comprehensive juvenile delinquency and substance abuse prevention plans.

Current Vacancies
1 Chief of Police or Designee
1 Representative of United Way or Other Nonprofit Agency
1 Sheriff or Designee

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
5 Open

Piedmont Triad Regional Development Corporation

The Piedmont Triad Regional Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization tasked with implementing activities that further economic development and social welfare in the twelve-county Piedmont Triad region. The PTRDC is an EDA designated Economic Development District (EDD) that promotes economic development and job creation by carrying out community and economic initiatives available to local governments and small businesses.

Current Vacancies
1 County Appointee

Zoning Board of Adjustment, Forsyth County

The Forsyth County Zoning Board of Adjustment is governed by the Forsyth County zoning ordinance known as the Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”) and by state statutes. The Board has three main functions: 1) consideration of applications for special use permits; 2) consideration of applications for variances; and 3) rendering decisions on appeals of interpretations of the UDO and appeals of the decisions of the Historic Resources Commission and County Housing Administrator. Variances are requests for exceptions to the zoning ordinance, such as placing a building closer to the street than the required front yard setback.

Current Vacancies
3 Regular Members

Zoning Board of Adjustment, Winston-Salem

The Winston-Salem Zoning Board of Adjustment is governed by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County zoning ordinance known as the Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”) and by state statutes. The Board has three main functions: 1) consideration of applications for special use permits; 2) consideration of applications for variances; and 3) rendering decisions on appeals of interpretations of the UDO and appeals of the decisions of the Historic Resources Commission and County Housing Administrator. Variances are requests for exceptions to the zoning ordinance, such as placing a building closer to the street than the required front yard setback.

Current Vacancy
1 Regular Member Who Resides Outside the City Limits of Winston-Salem (ETJ)