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Foster & Adoptive Parent Advocacy Center
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Washington, DC
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Attend board meetings every other month, attend at least one major event per year, serve on one committee.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Civic Engagement, Family, Poverty, Sexual Abuse & Human Trafficking
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    25+

    Description

    Nonprofit Board Member (Volunteer)

    If you ever wanted to support the foster care community, this is a perfect opportunity for you. The Foster and Adoptive Parent Advocacy Center (FAPAC), is seeking passionate leaders to join our Board of Directors and help drive systemic change for foster, adoptive, and kinship families in DC—apply or nominate someone today!

    MISSION

    To improve the quality of life, well-being, and dignity of children in the District of Columbia by strengthening, supporting, and empowering foster, adoptive, kinship, and birth families. FAPAC is a registered 501c3 charity organization.

    ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Organization: abide by the organization’s bylaws, policies, role descriptions, and operating procedures.

    Strategic Leadership: guide the organization's growth and achievement of the strategic and fundraising plan.

    Service: Attend bi-monthly board meetings, Serve on 1 committee, participate in annual events.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Commitment to serve for 2 years
    • Comfort with assisting in fundraising efforts
    • Desire to learn about board leadership and the foster care system
    • Agreement to give or raise $2,000 annually

    If you ever wanted to support the foster care community, this is a perfect opportunity for you. The Foster and Adoptive Parent Advocacy Center (FAPAC), is seeking passionate leaders to join our Board of Directors and help drive systemic change for foster, adoptive, and kinship families in DC—apply or nominate someone today!

    MISSION

    To improve the quality of life, well-being, and dignity of children in the District of Columbia by strengthening, supporting, and empowering foster, adoptive, kinship, and birth families. FAPAC is a registered 501c3 charity organization.

    ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Organization: abide by the organization’s bylaws, policies, role descriptions, and operating procedures.

    Strategic Leadership: guide the organization's growth and achievement of the strategic and fundraising plan.

    Service: Attend bi-monthly board meetings, Serve on 1 committee, participate in annual events.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Commitment to serve for 2 years
    • Comfort…

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Washington, DC
    Associated Location

    FAPAC Office

    Washington, DC, USA

    How to Apply

    Email the Executive Director, najibah@dcfapac.org with your resume or CV and explain your interest in joining the board of directors.

    Email the Executive Director, najibah@dcfapac.org with your resume or CV and explain your interest in joining the board of directors.

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