Board Member for RICARES

We are seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors. This volunteer leadership position plays a crucial role in guiding RICARES' strategic direction, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and advancing our mission to support Rhode Island's recovery community.

About RICARES:

Celebrating its 25th year, RICARES is a non-profit recovery community organization that organizes and mobilizes the more than 80,000 Rhode Islanders in recovery from alcohol and other drug problems, along with families, friends, and allies. We are dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by addiction through recovery workforce development, educational workshops, advocacy efforts, and community outreach initiatives which includes the annual Rally4Recovery.

You can see more about RICARES' mission, vision and commitments on our website.

Role Responsibilities:

• Attend and actively participate in regular board meetings
• Provide strategic guidance for organizational programs including recovery coaching, recovery workforce development, recovery housing certification, and advocacy initiatives
• Review and approve annual budgets and financial statements
• Support fundraising efforts and contribute to resource development
• Act as an ambassador for RICARES in the Rhode Island community
• Help advance policy changes that support recovery-oriented systems of care
• Ensure the organization operates in accordance with its mission and legal obligations as a 501(c)(3) organization
• Serve on at least one board committee

Qualifications

Required:

• Deep passion for RICARES' mission and commitment to supporting individuals and families affected by addiction
• Understanding of and commitment to reducing stigma surrounding substance use disorders
• Demonstrated leadership experience in professional or community settings
• Strong commitment to ethical practices, transparency, and good governance
• Ability to think strategically and contribute to long-term planning
• Willingness to actively participate and prepare for meetings

Preferred Experience in One or More Areas:

• Lived experience with recovery
• Nonprofit management or governance Advocacy and public policy
• Healthcare or behavioral health
• Finance or legal Community organizing
• Fundraising and development

Time Commitment:

• Regular board meetings and committee work (3-4 hours per month)
• Participation in special events and community engagement opportunities
• Commitment to staying informed about recovery community issues and RICARES programs

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Rhode Island's recovery community
• Collaboration with passionate staff, peers, and community members
• Connection to a statewide network of recovery advocates and allies
• Professional development and leadership experience in nonprofit governance
• Chance to shape policies and programs that affect thousands of Rhode Islanders

To Apply Please submit a letter of interest and resume to board@ricares.org In your letter, please describe:

• Your connection to or understanding of the recovery community
• Relevant experience and skills you bring to the board
• What you hope to contribute to RICARES' mission RICARES is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience in recovery, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and members of other historically marginalized communities.