The Williamsburg Tomorrow Community Ambassadors will champion the planning process and help drive engagement through events, workshops, and activities that will inform the development of the Comprehensive Plan. Community Ambassadors will leverage their existing networks and communities, serving as trusted voices who can answer questions, connect people to resources, and share information about the Comprehensive Plan process.

Community Ambassadors will be invited to participate in key discussions, events, and workshops throughout the Williamsburg Tomorrow planning process. Community Ambassadors will be a key part of the City’s engagement network for the Comprehensive Plan and will help to promote Williamsburg Tomorrow activities and events.

Yes! The City and Comprehensive Plan Consultant team will train Community Ambassadors so they understand and can speak about the planning process, engagement activities, and the importance of the Comprehensive Plan's role in shaping Williamsburg's future. Trainings will also include tips and tools for outreach and engagement with your neighbors.

The City of Williamsburg envisions the program starting in early 2027 and running for about 12 months to correspond with the plan development process and associated community engagement and outreach.

We hope to engage Community Ambassadors for about two to four hours each month, depending on their availability and the events and activities taking place during the Williamsburg Tomorrow planning process. The commitment lasts about 12 months, starting in early 2027 and ending in early 2028.

Click the Apply Now tab on this page to access the simple application to indicate your interest in the program. The application will help us get to know you a bit better and understand how you would like to engage in the Williamsburg Tomorrow Community Ambassador Program.

Community Ambassadors must be City of Williamsburg residents. Interested residents will complete a short application survey so we can learn more about you and why you’d like to take part.

Since the goal of the Ambassador Program is to hear from residents whose voices are often missing from the planning process, when reviewing applications, we’ll consider:

• Your connections: The communities and networks you’re part of, especially those that don’t often take part in City planning.
• Your ideas: Creative ways to share information and gather input.
• Your availability: The time you can commit during the program.

Many people cannot attend public meetings because of work schedules, family responsibilities, transportation, or unfamiliarity with how planning works. We don’t want any of these to keep someone from being heard. Ambassadors will help us meet people where they are, in their own neighborhoods, networks, and communities.

Priority will be given to applicants who can connect with residents who face barriers to participating.

The Community Ambassador Program is focused on supporting community engagement and outreach for the Comprehensive Plan process. The CPUC is the appointed advisory body for the Comprehensive Plan and will weigh in and help guide key aspects of plan development.