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Published 11/16/25 10:38AM

Volunteers/Board of Directors Wanted

Independent living Housing, Inc
Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    November 18, 2025, 10:00 AM GMT-5
    End Date:
    November 16, 2026, 7:30 PM GMT-5
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Part time (10-30 hrs/wk)
    Commitment Details:
    10 hours per month outside of board meeting.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    12
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Housing & Homelessness, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    We need Social Media, Social Science, Marketing and Communication degrees experienced would be a plus. Must have the desires to work to improve life for people who are learning disabled and or poor, who believes these person should be treating then .

    Description

    June 13, 2014

    To Whom It May Concern

    Potential Board of Directors

    Independent Living Housing, Inc. (ILHI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established for the charitable purpose of providing life skills and educational services to developmentally challenged youth and young adults in metro Detroit. ILHI has been in existence since 1998 and has positively impacted the lives of many of youth and young adults.

    Independent Living Housing, Inc. is organizing its board of directors for the next one year. We are seeking people to help promote the educational opportunities for gifted and talented students in the area. Our ability to create positive educational and social outcomes for our developmentally challenged youth and young adults depends on the quality of leadership we can attract and our ability to work together.We are seeking people with variety of skills and experiences such as in housing management, housing authority, engineering, urban planner, builder,social worker, psychologist, Behavioral health, .....

    Please offer to support our organization, which is primarily composed of volunteers and operate on a shoe-string budget. WE AND OUR CHILDREN NEED YOUR HELP!

    To express your interest in supporting the mission of ILHI, please contact me at my email address of ilhi4220@aol.com, with your resume and a detailed cover letter.

    Sincerely,

    Ruth Harris/Shortie

    Founder/President/Executive Director

    248-727-8592

    www.independentlivinghousing.org

    We value your input! Please share your feedback in our Volunteer Survey

    https://forms.gle/B5rkj8YbSLsPwhSA7

    Independent Living Housing, Inc.

    Board of Directors

    Duties Responsibilities

    The duties of this board of directors are:

    • To be informed about the organization’s mission, services, policies, programs, and events.
    • Attend all board and committee meetings and functions.
    • Suggest possible nominees to the board who can make significant contributions to the work of the board and the organization.
    • To make an annual financial contribution of ($2,500.00).
    • To participate in fund raising events.
    • Promote the organization in a positive manner throughout the community.
    • Serve on committees and offer to take on special assignments.

    Meetings

    This board may meet for one to two hour every month.

    Ruth Shortie

    ilhi4220@aol.com

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    33 E. Forest Ave, Detroit, Michigan, US

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