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The Town of Innisfil is launching a new initiative designed to connect residents with volunteer and civic participation opportunities based on their interests, skills and availability.
It’s called Service Ballots, and it’s being launched in collaboration with MASS Civic Innovation Lab (CIL). Residents can complete a short form to indicate their interest in future Town-led opportunities, including Town-appointed committees, event support, public engagement activities, advisory groups, and youth or senior initiatives.
“Many residents want to contribute to their community but don’t always know where to start,” says Mayor Lynn Dollin. “Service Ballots make it easy for residents to add their name to a list for future opportunities and get more involved in our Town.”
Information submitted through the Service Ballots will be securely managed and used only to notify residents about opportunities that match their interests. Completing the form does not automatically appoint a resident or replace official selection processes. Residents may be contacted when opportunities arise that align with their interests and experience.
“Innisfil is pioneering a new way for communities to find and engage volunteers,” says Peter MacLeod, creator of the Service Ballots concept and co-author of Democracy’s Second Act: Why Politics Needs the Public. “As the first municipality in Canada to become a pilot community for this initiative, Innisfil is showing what it looks like to make volunteering easier, more visible and more accessible. I expect communities across Canada will be watching closely—and following Innisfil’s lead.”
Residents can learn more and complete a Service Ballot here.
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