Volunteer

Be a part of the Downtown Berkley revitalization effort!

The DDA Board of Directors is looking for a few good men and women who are interested in working to build a more viable Downtown Berkley. We are looking for energetic, progressive and dedicated individuals to serve on the DDA Board, one of its future committees, or take part in future volunteer projects and activities.   

What are we striving to build?

The City of Berkley DDA is determined to build a broad based community driven downtown revitalization organization in the tradition of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Main Street Four-Point Approach. In fact, Berkley is one of two Main Street Oakland County (MSOC) mentoring communities working to achieve MSOC status such as Ferndale, Farmington, Rochester and others. Successfully being accepted into this county wide program will provide valuable technical assistance and training designed to help the City of Berkley DDA obtain the vision of a more attractive, vibrant, and healthy downtown.

We are looking for individuals with various skills, knowledge, and abilities who are interested in investing their talents in the Downtown Berkley revitalization effort. We want to empower the community to have a positive impact on the City of Berkley and its downtown.

Volunteer for a group on the move?

Whether you are interested in sitting on one of four committees, or you just want to submit your name for future volunteer projects we want to here from you. See the descriptions below to discover which committee is right for you, or check out www.mainstreet.org for more information on the direction the Berkley DDA is going in terms of a downtown revitalization effort.

Organization Committee:  Organization Committee Job Description

Overall Goal: To establish and maintain a strong, ongoing Main Street revitalization effort.

Typical Roles:

• Fundraising
• Public relations
• Volunteer recruitment & development
• Board development

Design Committee:  Design Committee Job Description

Overall Goal: To improve the district’s physical condition.

Typical Roles:

• Educate others about good design
• Provide good design advice
• Plan Main Street’s development
• Motivate others to make changes

Promotions Committee:  Promotions Committee Job Description

Overall Goal: To promote the district as the center of commerce, culture and community life for both residents and visitors.

Typical Roles:

• Image campaign
• Promotions & marketing
• Guides
• Website
• Events

Economic Restructuring:  Economic Restructuring Committee Job Description

Overall Goal: To understand the districts market and to implement market based strategies to improve the districts overall economic condition.

Typical Roles:

• Data gathering-market analysis
• Real estate development
• District planning
• Business Development

Applications

If you are interested in serving as a trustee for the City of Berkley DDA, please fill out and submit the City of Berkley Board Member Application form as provided below.

Application for Appointment to the DDA

If you are interested in serving on one of the City of Berkley DDA’s four sub-committees, or would simply like to submit your name as a volunteer for future projects, please fill out the DDA Volunteer Application as provided below.

DDA Volunteer Application