Opportunities & Openings


Website Designer

Council on Aging

The Pepperell Council on Aging has an opening for a web designer to update the COA website. This is a short-term project of up to 5 hours at $25/hour. Time is flexible, but it needs to be completed by June 22, 2012..

Interested parties should contact the Council on Aging Director.


Summer Playground – Seasonal Help

Recreation Commission

Part-time summer positions available for Playground Counselors, working with children of a variety of ages and interests. Prior experience working with children helpful. Must be at least 16 years of age. All positions approximately 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday mornings, from early July through early August.

Applications to Personnel Department, c/o Selectmen's Office, One Main Street, Pepperell, MA 01463 by May 17, 2012. EEO Employer.


Board of Fire Engineers

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen wishes to announce the following upcoming appointments: BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS (up to 5) Interested candidates are not required to be Firefighters/EMTs/Paramedics. Term to expire April 30, 2013.

Letter of application or Citizen Activity Form should be submitted to the Board of Selectmen's Office no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday, April 5, 2012.


Affordable Housing Committee

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen wishes to announce the following committee vacancies: AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE, three positions. Further information on the above committee is available at the Office of the Board of Selectmen.

Letter of application and/or Citizen Activity Form should be submitted to the Board of Selectmen.


Meals on Wheels Kitchen Help and Drivers wanted

Council on Aging

The Senior Center needs volunteers in the kitchen to prep individual meals and bag them. The Center also needs drivers to deliver meals to the clients. you can shadow current volunteers until you are confident to work on your own. Both subs and regulars are needed. Call the Senior Center at 433-0326 for more information. It's a rewarding experience.

Posted September 29, 2011.


Fire Department Needs Volunteers

Pepperell's Volunteer Fire Department Needs Daytime Volunteers

Pepperell's volunteer Fire Department has, for a long time, been one of the best and fastest in the region. That excellent history of service, as well as the safety of our citizens, is being now threatened by a lack of personnel able to respond to emergency calls during weekday daytime hours. If you work in or close to Pepperell during the day, please consider joining your neighbors and fellow townspeople as a volunteer firefighter or firefighter/EMT. No experience is necessary. Training and good comradery are provided.

For more information about training or requirements, please contact the Fire Department.


Attention Emergency Medical Technicians

Pepperell Fire Department has openings for EMTs

On-Call EMT’s offer Advanced Life Support at basic and intermediate levels. 24 hours 7 days per week. If you have some time, we can fit your schedule.

Compensation for your time offered is made.

Continuing Education and training reimbursement is available.

Contact the Pepperell Fire Department at 978-433-2113 for more information.


PACH OUTREACH needs volunteers

PACH Outreach

PACH Outreach is a volunteer-led, community-based, non-profit organization providing short-term assistance to Pepperell residents during periods of financial emergencies. We need volunteers to help in the pantry and office. If you have a few hours a week or a few hours a month, please contact our volunteer coordinator at pepperell@pachoutreach.org.


Pepperell 4th of July Committee Needs New Members

Pepperell 4th of July Committee

Our Independence Day celebration (always on the first time Saturday in July) is one of Pepperell's proudest days of the year, boasting one of the area's best parades, fun activities for kids and families, and a fireworks demonstration that is the envy of the region. All of that fun, but it's the result of careful planning and the dedication of the group of volunteers on the Pepperell 4th of July Committee. And, the committee needs help.

This year more than ever, the 4th of July Committee needs new members to help with all aspect of planning, fundraising, and volunteering on the day of the festivities. Please contact the committee at 978-433-5016 or by email at pepperell4thofjulycommittee@yahoo.com.


The Board of Selectmen wishes to announce the following vacancies:

Affordable Housing Committee 3 positions 1-year term
Agricultural Advisory Board 1 position expires 6/30/2014
Cable TV Advisory Committee 3 positions 1-year term
Capital Program Committee 1 position 1-year term
Covered Bridge Committee 1 position
2 positions
expires 6/30/2012
expires 6/30/2014
Finance Committee 1 position expires 6/30/2013
Information Systems Technology Committee 2 position 1-year term
Town Forest Committee 2 position 1-year term

Letter of application/Citizen Activity Form should be submitted to the Board of Selectmen

Further information on the above committees is available at the Office of the Board of Selectmen.