The Orange County Roadshow and Volunteer Fair will be held on Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eno Arts Mill at 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, Hillsborough. 12 Orange County Government Departments will be on hand at this free, family-friendly event to present information about county services and volunteer opportunities.
The goal of the Orange County Roadshow is to bring government services to the community in a location and time that is convenient to them. This Roadshow will also highlight the many volunteer opportunities at Orange County Government.
Many Orange County Departments rely on the hard work and commitment of volunteers to make their services and programs the best that they can be. Attendees to the Roadshow may learn about the diverse volunteer opportunities available at Aging, Animal Services, Clerk to the Board, the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR), Emergency Services, Library, Orange County Arts Commission, Social Services, and Sustainability.
In addition to learning about volunteer opportunities, residents will have the opportunity to accomplish many tasks in one place, including:
- Check voter registration information, get a photo ID for voting purposes, or see a sample ballot.
- Learn about joining the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). CERT training teaches community members essential skills to care for themselves and others during emergencies.
- Get information about fostering a pet, low-cost rabies and microchip clinics, and barn cat programs.
- Register for activities at the Library, Aging, or Recreation.
- Apply for a property tax payment plan or state tax assistance programs (Present Use Value, Disabled Vets, Homestead Exclusion).
- Sign up for a library card.
- Apply to serve on a volunteer board or commission.
- Learn about the Orange County Land Use Plan 2050 which will establish a cohesive, county-wide land use vision for the future.
- Sign up to volunteer for the Department of Social Services Toy Chest event.
- Learn about the Climate Action Plan, Climate Action grants, and tips for living sustainably.
The Orange County Roadshow and Volunteer Fair will also have art activities for children and a free raffle for a wide variety of prizes. Learn more about attending this event at www.orangecountync.gov/OCRoadshow. Learn more about volunteer opportunities at www.orangecountync.gov/OCVolunteers. This event is free and open to the public.