Citizen Committees - Cheltenham PA

Some 800 residents help shape our community by volunteering their talents, interests and expertise as members of various Township volunteer organizations.

Residents interested in joining any of the citizen committees below should submit a letter to the Township Manager's office. Only registered voters (if eligible to vote) who live in Cheltenham Township may serve. Citizens are 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. You don't have to be a member to attend.
Meeting schedules/locations are subject to change. Check specific meetings in the Township Calendar.
Click here to review past Agendas and Minutes.

Unless otherwise noted, citizen committee meetings are held at the Township Administration Building, 8230 Old York Road, Elkins Park.

Citizen Committees	Contact: 215-887-6200, ext. 230
Civil Rights Task Force Meets 1st Thursdays @ 7:30 PM	Formerly Human Relations Committee; Advises on procedures and programs to encourage respect for the rights of all citizens.
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 Richard Wall Carriage House 1 Wall Park Drive, Elkins Park	Oversees operations at historic Richard Wall House Museum, offers historic programs and catelogues cultural resources.
Human Relations Commission Meets as needed	Has jurisdiction over unlawful practices committed in the Township as defined by the Anti-Discrimination Ordinance.
La Mott Board of Historical Architectural Review Meets 3rd Thursdays @ 6:30PM	Makes recommendations on exterior changes to structures within the La Mott historic district.
La Mott Community Center Citizens Committee Meets as Needed	Advises on the operation and programming at the La Mott 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 2nd 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 4th Thursdays @ 7:30PM	Informs the public of available information and services regarding drug and alcohol problems and mental health issues.
Traffic Calming Committee	Reviews traffic complaints and recommends solutions.
Twinning Committee Meets 1st Wednesdays @ 7:30PM	Recommends programs, events and projects to foster friendship with sister town Cheltenham, England.
Wyncote Board of Historical Architectural Review Meets 3rd Thursdays @ 7:00PM	Makes recommendations on exterior changes to structures within the Wyncote historic district.
Zoning Hearing Board Meets 2nd Mondays & 3rd Tuesdays @ 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.
Volunteers supplement paid emergency medical technicians and paramedics. Contact: 215-887-5925.
Volunteers assist regular police by providing traffic and crowd control at special events and emergency scenes. Contact: 215-885-1600, ext. 424.
“Friends of” Township Parks
Plant native species, remove weeds, clean up litter and more to promote your neighborhood park.
“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 La Mott – 215-635-4419