Volunteer Opportunities and Board Positions
We list volunteer opportunities and open board positions in the Kansas City region. Browse the list to find nonprofit organizations in need of individual and group volunteers, as well as skilled board members.
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Pricing Structure
Nonprofit and Business members can post volunteer opportunities and board positions for free.
Individual members and nonmembers can submit their opportunities for $25 per week.
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Heartland Center for Behavioral Change Seeks Board Members
Below is the job description for Board Members:
Heartland Center for Behavioral Change Board Member Job Description
Term: Three (3) years, renewable twice
Reports to: Board of Directors
Estimated Time Requirements:
Board meetings -2 hours a month 24 hours per year
Annual board retreats 4-8 hours per year
Special meetings 4 hours per year
Committee work 10-24 hours per year
Miscellaneous events, preparation for meetings 8-14 hours per year
Total Time Commitment 50-74 hours per year
Expectations:
Participate in all board meetings
Participate in annual board retreat and other special meetings
Serve on and participate in at least one board committee
Attend occasional organizational events (social, educational, site tours, etc.)
See also Board Governance Policies 3.0 to 3.12 and list of board member responsibilities
Time available to prepare for and participate fully in actual board work
A focus on the big picture and the future that is visionary yet practical
Acceptance of a role that carries no individual authority
Ability to participate assertively in group process
Capacity for conceptual flexibility and for addressing issues in a disciplined, careful process
Comfort with accepting responsibility for and not undermining a group decision legitimately made by the board
Willingness to participate in judging the performance of the CEO, but only in relation to pre-established criteria defined in board policies
This Volunteer Opportunity is promoted by Nonprofit Connect.
Disclaimer
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