Volunteer Leadership Structure

Our leadership structure is built around a board of directors and several committees that help guide our organization.

About the Board

Board meetings are limited to board members and invited guests to ensure we remain solvent and on mission. Board members serve 3‐year terms, with roughly one‐third elected annually. View Board Job Descriptions & Responsibilities. Nominations from membership are welcome. Prospective board members are evaluated by the governance committee and confirmed by a vote of the existing board. See the Board List.

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Board Committees

Board committees conduct governance and business functions and may handle sensitive topics. Meetings are limited to committee members and invited guests. The president of the board appoints committee chairs, who determine their committee’s composition. Any member—board or non‑board—may join a committee by invitation.

All committees help advance the goals in our organizational strategic plan. The board may also delegate projects to committees or request reports on specific topics.

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What does a Committee Chair do?

Set the meeting schedule and propose changes.
Chairs (runs meeting).
Determine and communicate the meeting agenda.
Decide on membership changes for the committee.
Maintain the committee member list (with staff support if needed).
Ensure post-meeting summary notes are emailed to the committee group.
Present a brief report to the board (or designate a board member to do so).

What does a Staff Liaison do?

Provide relevant data and reports in advance of meetings.
Represent operational knowledge of staff in discussions.
Ensure AI note-taking is active, review notes, and distribute them.
Adjust meeting scheduling on the calendar as requested by the chair.
Take on duties of chair when chair is absent or vacant.

What do Committee Members do?

Attend meetings and actively engage in discussions.
Review any provided materials before meetings.
Take on tasks and action items between meetings.
Missing two consecutive meetings may result in removal from the committee.

Default Committee Agenda

Introductions: Welcome any new attendees.
Review of Previous Meeting: Address any tabled items.
Strategic Plan Check-In: Review relevant sections of the plan and discuss key metrics.
Discussion Topics: Set by the chair with suggestions via the group discussion email.
Action Items & Assignments: Recap responsibilities and next steps.

Community Facilitators Volunteer Core

Volunteer 4 hours per week to help people learn and grow. As a facilitator, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our members and ensuring a welcoming environment.

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