YWCA Board Member| Volunteer | 2-Year Term

YWCA Board Member

MUST BE LOCATED IN THE BAY AREA/CONTRA COSTA COUNTY and/or SACRAMENTO COUNTY

Volunteer | 2-Year Term

The YWCA of Contra Costa/Sacramento is actively seeking (3) dedicated individuals to join our team as volunteer board members, contributing to the enrichment of Contra Costa and Sacramento counties. Our programs encompass state-funded childcare and preschool initiatives, mental health services for children with behavioral challenges, and individual and family therapy in Contra Costa County. Additionally, in Sacramento County, we manage up to 32 low-income residential housing units tailored for single women.

As influential leaders guiding the YWCA, board members are entrusted with the following responsibilities in alignment with our constitution and by-laws:

• Embracing the YWCA Mission by championing hallmark programs and advocating for our cause
• Ensuring that organizational policies and practices consistently reflect the highest ethical standards, promoting racial, ethnic, cultural, and age diversity
• Exercising oversight over operating funds and capital assets, exclusively for the benefit of the YWCA
• Upholding accounting standards following generally accepted principles, consistently applied
• Safeguarding the financial stability and solvency of the organization

Our Mission:

"The YWCA of Contra Costa/Sacramento is dedicated to empowering women and families from diverse backgrounds, our services will build self-worth, social and emotional health on a foundation of tolerance and social equity!"

Requirements:

• Candidates MUST be 18 years or older
• Passion for the YWCA mission and commitment to empowering women and families
• Submission of cover letter and resume
• Availability for (4) board meetings a year; meetings are currently remote but may transition to in-person in the future
• Residency or work within the County of Contra Costa or Sacramento County
• While experience in management, accounting, or education is beneficial, it is not a mandatory requirement.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the advancement of our mission, we invite you to submit your cover letter and resume to ddailey@ywcaccc.org to be considered for a rewarding role as a YWCA Board Member.