Applications Are Now Open for Gilbert’s Veterans Advisory Board

Gilbert, AZ. - The Town of Gilbert is seeking applicants for four volunteer positions to serve on the Veterans Advisory Board. Applicants must be currently serving or honorably discharged members of the United States Armed Forces. There are incumbents who may wish to reapply.

The Veterans Advisory Board is being implemented on behalf of our military and veteran community in partnership with the Town of Gilbert. The mission of the Board is to create a supportive Town atmosphere and examine issues affecting the health and well-being of service members, veterans, and their families. The Board has established three focus areas: Veterans' Events, Veterans' Well-Being, and the U.S.S. Arizona Project.

The Board shall have the following powers and duties:

1. Act as a conduit to plan Town events supporting military culture, protocol, and honoring service members, veterans, and their families.
2. Engage with the Town Council on recommending policies and protocols, and on matters and initiatives that relate to service members, veterans, and their families.
3. Foster a network of support for service members, veterans, and their families by connecting the Town to vetted information, resources, and services.
4. Seek to establish subcommittees and task forces on an ad hoc basis, to further its mission of building capacity and strengths within the Town's systems.
5. Add a voice and a new layer of coordination and support between the Town, the public, service members, veterans, and their family members to receive input regarding the provision of services and programs for the community.

Requirements:

• Members must be Gilbert residents.
• Current applicants must be currently serving, or honorably discharged members of the United States Armed Forces.
• Typical term is three years.
• The Veterans Advisory Board typically meets monthly.
• These are volunteer, unpaid positions.

You may apply online for the Veterans Advisory Board.

If you would like to request a paper application, please contact Ashley Doering at (480) 503-6893 or email [email protected].

Applications must be submitted by 12 PM on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

For additional information, please call the Clerk's Office at (480) 503-6791.