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Citizen Committees
& Other Volunteer Opportunities

Agendas and Minutes

Future Meetings are listed in the Township Calendar

 

Did You Know?
Since 1994, Cheltenham Township has honored the contributions of Township volunteers by presenting silver and gold certificates in recognition of 10 and 20 years of service.

 

APPLYING FOR CITIZEN COMMITTEES  

Residents interested in joining any of the citizen committees should contact the Public Information Office to learn if there are any positions opening.  Only registered voters (if eligible to vote) who live in Cheltenham Township may serve. Citizens will be nominated by the board president and appointed by the full board during the regular commissioners’ meetings. Term lengths vary from one to four years.

All meetings are open to the public, so you don't have to be a member to attend.

Approximately 800 residents participate in the various Township volunteer organizations.

Meeting Schedules Subject to Change, due to holidays. Current Township Calendar

Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at the Township Administration Building, 8230 Old York Road, Elkins Park. All Meetings Open to the Public

 

 Citizen Committees
Contact: 215-887-6200, ext. 230

Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Committee

  Meets as Needed

Helps ensure Township complies with federal law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities.

Civil Service Commission

  Meets as Needed

Advises Township Manager on recruitment, selection and promotion of all permanent, full-time, non-policy-making positions.

Economic Development Task Force

  Meets 3rd Tuesdays @ 7PM

Recommends policies and programs that will facilitate an increase in the tax base as well as promote economic development in the Township.

Environmental Advisory Council

  Meets 3rd Mondays @ 7:30PM

Spearheads the protection, conservation, management, promotion and use of the Township’s natural resources in a sustainable way.

Historical Commission

  Meets 2nd Thursdays @ 7:30PM at the 1 Wall Park Drive, Elkins Park

Oversees operations at historic Richard Wall House Museum, offers historic programs and catalogues cultural resources.

Human Relations Committee

  Meets quarterly on 4th Tuesdays @ 7:30PM, starting in February

Advises on procedures and programs to encourage respect for the rights of all citizens.

LaMott Board of Historical Architectural Review

  Meets 1st Mondays @ 8:15PM

Makes recommendations on exterior changes to structures within the LaMott historic district.

LaMott Community Center Citizens Committee

  Meets as Needed

Advises on the operation and programming at the LaMott Community Center.

Library Board

  Meets 4th Wednesdays @ 7:30PM

Supervises, maintains and operates the Township's library facilities.

Planning Commission

  Meets 4th Mondays @ 7:30PM

 

Makes recommendations on commercial and residential land developments and subdivisions and on Township land planning policies.

Rowland Community Center Citizens Committee

  Meets as Needed

Advises on the operation and programming at the Rowland Community Center.

Shade Tree Advisory Commission

  Meets 4th Thursdays @ 7:30PM

Makes recommendations on landscaping and trees for commercial and residential land developments and subdivisions and on Township-wide shade tree issues.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Committee

  Meets 3rd Thursdays @ 7:30PM

Informs the public of available information and services regarding drug and alcohol problems and mental health issues.

Twinning Committee

  Meets 1st Wednesdays @ 7:30PM at 1 Wall Park Drive, Elkins Park

Recommends programs, events and projects to foster friendship with sister town Cheltenham, England.

Wyncote Board of Historical Architectural Review

  Meets 1st Mondays @ 7:30PM

Makes recommendations on exterior changes to structures within the Wyncote historic district.

Zoning Hearing Board

Meets 2nd Mondays & second Tuesdays after first meeting @ 7:30PM at Curtis Hall, 1250 W. Church Road, Wyncote

A quasi-judicial body that conducts public hearings and issues rulings on appeals from decisions of Township Zoning Officer.

 

 

Additional Volunteer Opportunities

 

Public Safety Organizations

The all-volunteer fire companies protect the lives and property of their neighbors, 24/7. Extensive training and safety equipment supplied.

Contact: 215-887-6200, ext. 235.

Emergency Medical Service (EMS)

Volunteers supplement paid emergency medical technicians and paramedics Contact: 215-887-5925.

Auxiliary Police

Volunteers assist regular police by providing traffic and crowd control at special events and emergency scenes. Contact: 215-885-1600, ext. 424.

Town Watch

Join an existing Town Watch or start one in your own neighborhood by volunteering just 2 hours per month. Contact: 215-885-1600, ext. 482.

“Friends of” Township Parks

  • Ralph Morgan Park, Wyncote

  • Thomas Williams Park, Wyncote

  • High School Park, Elkins Park

  • Wall Park, Elkins Park

 

Plant native species, remove weeds, clean up litter and more to promote your neighborhood park. Contact:

  Ralph Morgan Park – 215-885-1506

 Thomas Williams Park – 215-885-9592

 High School Park – 215-782-8082

 Wall Park Park – 215-887-8881

“Friends of” Township Libraries

Organize fund-raisers and special events to support your neighborhood library. Contact:

 East Cheltenham 215-379-2077

 Elkins Park – 215-635-5000

 Glenside – 215-885-0455

 LaMott – 215-635-4419

Main Street Committees

These committees work with the Economic Development Task Force and Main Street Manager to help revitalize the community’s commercial districts. Contact: 215-887-6200, ext. 113.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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