Another way that you might consider volunteering is to join a board. Board membership is a very different type of volunteering that often requires a greater level of commitment and decision making. However, all non-profits are required to have boards in order to keep their non-profit status with the government. Given the number of non-profits there are always organizations looking for good board members.
Board membership often provides you with the opportunity to more directly provide your level of expertise whether it is in finance, fundraising, marketing, human resources, technology, or general leadership. An important differentiator for board membership is the fact that as a member you are held to a higher standard as well as a certain level of accountability and liability for the non-profit to carry out its mission.
- The advantages of board membership are numerous including:
- The level of exposure that you have to other members of the community committed to the cause
- The amount of input that you can provide into the decisions impact the future of the organization
- Knowledge of the inner workings of a non-profit to better understand how you can make a contribution
- Direct impact on the organization based on your level of knowledge, commitment and level of contribution
- Demonstrated leadership around the cause that is so important to you which will further help to tell your story to future employers
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