Barrington Area Council of Governments

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 
with
Barrington Area Council of Governments
and its Member Communities: 
Barrington Township ­~ Cuba Township
and the Villages of:
Barrington ~ Barrington Hills ~ Deer Park ~ Lake Barrington
North Barrington ~ South Barrington ~ Tower Lakes

About BACOG

The Barrington Area Council of Governments (BACOG) is a voluntary association of elected officials representing seven villages and two townships in the Barrington area. As a regional planning organization, BACOG represents seven municipalities and two townships in the northwest Chicago metropolitan area. Its mission is to foster cooperation and strategies to address regional challenges and support the Comprehensive Plan. The organization is involved in land use and development, environmental protection, groundwater research, legislative action, shared services, development impact fees, public safety, community development, technology and the regional geographic information system (GIS).

About Municipal and Township Government

Municipal governments are administered by a Village President and a Board of Trustees. The Village Board is responsible for ensuring the Village has effective and responsive leadership to meet community and organizational requirements. They are involved in issues such as planning and zoning, public safety, environmental protection and quality, maintenance of local roads and bridges, and community and economic development.

Township governments are administered through a Township Supervisor and a Board of Trustees. Township functions include helping those in need through a general assistance program, assessment of property, and maintenance of township roads and bridges. Beyond these mandated services, many townships offer a variety of social services such as senior citizen and youth programs, transportation and cemetery maintenance.

For additional information about BACOG or BACOG members, please visit their websites.

Volunteer Opportunities

Below are interest areas where individuals may be able to work with and help local governments and/or the BACOG organization in a volunteer role. The interest areas were identified by BACOG member municipalities and township members.

• Grant Writing
• Community Outreach
• Marketing
• Communications
• Event Planning
• Legal Services
• Accounting/Financial
• Planning/Zoning
• Landscaping
• Information Technology
• Web Development
• GIS Programming
• Database Management
• Project Management
• Special Projects
• Nature & Environmental
• Medical Corp
• Emergency Management