Government Agency or Public School:
Dates Volunteer is Needed:
Description of the Volunteer Opportunity:
Use your leadership skills to support literacy by serving on our Board of Directors. Board responsibilities:
Act as an ambassador for Ethos Literacy
Provide leadership and governance in the execution of the mission
Attend regularly scheduled board meetings and special strategic planning sessions
Be prepared for board meetings and complete tasks in a timely manner
Review and approve Ethos Literacy’ annual budget and monthly financial reports
Fundraise for the organization
Work on a special project (examples: grant writing, fundraising, outreach)
Consider Ethos Literacy a philanthropic priority and make a monetary donation every year. This contribution may be paid in installments and the Board Member determines how much he or she can afford to give.
Estimated average time commitment per month: 4 to 8 hours.
Ethos Literacy purchases Directors and Officers Insurance.
The Board meetings on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
Who Will Be Impacted Through This Project:
Low literate teens and adults - immigrants learning English - their families.
Is This an Ongoing Opportunity?:
Is This a Group Opportunity?:
Are Court-Ordered Volunteers Accepted?: