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Published 9/23/25 8:19AM

Love people. Believe in inclusion.

Community Advocates Liaison and Mentors
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in California, US
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Board governance at CALM: guide the mission, approve strategy/budget; fulfill duties of care, loyalty, obedience; attend quarterly 2–4 hr meetings; review financials/policies/insurance; ask questions and vote; no day-to-day ops; fundraising optional.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Housing & Homelessness, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Hunger, Food Security
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Love people. Believe in inclusion.

    CALM is seeking compassionate volunteer board members to help guide our community programs for adults with disabilities and seniors.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in California, US
    Associated Location
    San Diego, CA, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Minimum requirements

    • 21+ and able to serve a 2-year term
    • Commitment: ~2–4 hrs/quarter + prep (read materials, reply to emails)
    • Mission-aligned: belief in inclusion, disability rights, dignity, and safety
    • Location: San Diego County or able to join virtually
    • Tech-ready: email + basic docs/Zoom

    Compliance & documentation

    • Sign Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality policies
    • Complete a brief Board Orientation (governance 101, policies, risk)
    • Background check (Live Scan) if you’ll access sensitive info/finances or interact with participants
    • Follow bylaws; disclose any relationships/paid roles (avoid “interested person” conflicts)

    Preferred qualifications (any of these help)

    • Finance/Accounting, Legal/Compliance, HR, Healthcare, Education, Program evaluation, Risk/Insurance, Community partnerships
    • Lived experience as a self-advocate or family caregiver
    • Local networks (libraries, parks/rec, faith groups, employers)

    Values & soft skills

    • Compassionate, dependable, ethical
    • Curious, asks good questions, data-informed
    • Respectful boundaries (governance—not daily ops); teamwork and cultural humility
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