How Can I Serve as a Volunteer?
The City of Gatesville offers several ways for residents to be involved through volunteer organizations and City Boards and Commissions.
Keep Gatesville Beautiful is a volunteer board that directs the efforts of community members to clean up and beautify our city. Board members attend quarterly meetings (usually held after 5pm), assist with events, and may chair or work on a subcommittee. Non-board volunteers may help on a committee or participate in events. You do not need to be on the KGB Board to participate in our cleanup, education, and outreach events. Contact Keep Gatesville Beautiful by email at keepgatesvillebeautiful@gmail.com.
Friends of the Gatesville Public Library The Friends of the Gatesville Public Library was formed in 1961 by a group of citizens who believed " A good public library is important to the growth and development of a community." That belief still continues and the Friends still support their library today.
Come and join this group of business people, educators, homemakers, students, retirees, all members of the community who want to help make our community a better place to live by providing access to a first-rate library that can continue to be recognized as an outstanding facility in the state. The Friends of the Library has 501c3 status, so all of your donations are tax exempt. Download a membership form at: Friends of the Library.
Board of Adjustments - The Board of Adjustments (BOA) acts to make interpretations, correct errors, approve variances and special exceptions to the terms of the zoning ordinance that are consistent with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance and in accordance with any applicable rules contained in the ordinance. The BOA consists of five regular members and two alternate members. The BOA typically hosts regular meetings once per month. If you have an interest in serving, email the City Secretary.
The Planning and Zoning Commission acts as an advisory body on all planning and zoning matters. The Commission consists of seven members, appointed by Council, serving two-year terms. The Commission’s responsibilities include the establishment of procedures for adopting and enforcing land regulations and boundaries of zoning districts and submitting reports to the governing body with its recommendations on any amendments to land regulations or district boundaries. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission is charged with the responsibility and authority to review complete subdivision applications and forward recommendation to the City Council as described by the adopted codes of the City and all State regulations. The Planning and Zoning Commission typically hosts regular meetings on the first Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m., as needed.
If you have an interest in serving, email the City Secretary.
Gatesville Volunteer Fire Department - The Gatesville Volunteer Fire Department is one of the most progressive volunteer fire departments in the State of Texas, and we are always looking for quality people to join our ranks! If you are interested in joining the Gatesville Fire Department, come by one of our training sessions at the fire station and pickup an application or fill out our online application. By coming to a training session, you will gain an insight into the department, see how our training activities are conducted, and you will meet our firefighters in person and be able to ask any questions you may have. We hold training sessions every Tuesday at 6:00 PM and special training drills on other dates and times.
Youth Sports Coaches – Volunteer coaches are responsible for supervising youth teams in practices and games, ensuring a fun and safe environment, and providing leadership to teach sportsmanship, game skills and fundamentals. Our Adaptive Sports programs are volunteer driven and require a great deal of hands-on volunteers to be successful.
Supervised by: Gatesville Parks & Recreation – Athletics Division
Time commitment: 2-3 hours per week for approximately a 6–7 week season.
Duties may include, but not limited to:
• contact players/parents;
• hold a parent orientation meeting or organize team via TeamSideline app;
• organize and lead 1-2 practices per week
• coach games
• be responsible for equipment.
Qualifications: Pass a criminal history check and be approved by the Athletics Supervisor. Knowledge of the sport you are coaching OR the ability to learn, acceptable youth coaching practices, and desire to help develop sportsmanship, self-esteem, and skills.
Programs include Adaptive Sports, Soccer, Baseball/Softball, Flag Football, Volleyball
To register as a Volunteer Coach visit www.TeamSideline.com/GatesvilleTX
City Council – Gatesville operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council has 7 members, comprised of a Mayor elected at-large, and 6 council members elected to individual places designated by number from the City at large.
Gatesville's City Council meets in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 110 N. 8th St., at 5:30 PM on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Meetings are open to the public.
Election for City Council seats is typically held on the first Tuesday of November. Citizens who are interested in running for City Council can find information at City of Gatesville Election Information.
