Serve Your County

Otter Tail County is on the lookout for citizens who are willing to step forward and serve. Whether it's as a volunteer driver, a member of a county board or commission, joining the Sheriff's Posse, volunteering as an election judge, or acting as a local weather observer, there is room for everyone to live their best life here.

Become a volunteer driver

Human Services of Otter Tail and Wilkin Counties are looking for volunteers to transport clients to appointments within the county. Example destinations include:

Court hearings
Visitation with children
County service appointments

Drivers will be paid the IRS mileage rate.

Prospective drivers will need to pass a background check. This check is done at no cost to the volunteer. Download the background check application form here.

Human Services Volunteer Driver Application

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer driver for Human Services and would like more information, please complete this form.

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By checking this box, I am indicating my interest to serve as a volunteer driver and agree to be contacted by a member of the Wilkin County and/or Otter Tail County Human Services staff.

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Join the Sheriff's Posse

The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Posse, established in 1968, is a volunteer citizens group that supplements the work of the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s office during natural disasters, search and rescue, and missing persons incidents. They also provide safety, security, and information to attendees at yearly events such as the East and West Otter Tail County Fairs, Phelps Mill Festival, Dalton Steamthreshers Reunion, and more.

Learn more about becoming a member of the Sheriff's Posse.

Sit on a board or commission

The county seeks representation from a diverse range of residents to ensure a variety of viewpoints and expertise in decision-making on the Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Task Force and Community Development Agency (CDA).

The boards serve specific roles to guide county governance:

Board of Adjustment: This board reviews variance applications to county ordinances and hears administrative appeals.
Planning Commission: This commission evaluates conditional use permits and preliminary plat applications in shoreland and non-shoreland areas and provides recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners.
AIS Task Force: The task force members promote public awareness, education, containment, and research and provide recommendations to the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners.
CDA Board: The agency's purpose is to strengthen county communities by expanding housing opportunities, promoting business development, and fostering the coordination of public and private resources.

Membership Details

Board of Adjustment: Composed of five members, one from each commissioner district, plus a Planning Commission representative. Members are appointed annually and serve a three-year term.
Planning Commission: This committee comprises ten members appointed by the County Board of Commissioners who serve a three-year term.
AIS Task Force: This task force has ten voting members and six technical advisors
Community Development Agency: This agency is governed by a nine-member board of commissioners who serve a 6-year term.

Boards collaborate to support Otter Tail County's goals and vision. Board members are paid a stipend and mileage.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to complete the Interest to Serve on a Board or Commission form.

Serve Your County