Volunteer Board Members — Help Strengthen Youth, Families & Communities

Help Rooting On Me Grow Its Impact

Rooting On Me Inc. is seeking committed professionals and community-minded leaders to join our Volunteer Board of Directors.

Our mission is centered on preventing avoidable mental health crises, strengthening families and equipping youth and parents with practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, depression and family/community disconnection before challenges escalate.

We believe stronger families and communities are built when young people and parents have access to practical skills, supportive relationships and meaningful resources.

We're looking for Board members who want to use their professional experience, relationships and expertise to help make that work stronger.

Board Expertise We Are Seeking

We are especially interested in candidates with experience in:

Vice President*

Program management, project management, operations, community outreach, volunteer management, event planning, fundraising or partnership development.

Treasurer*

Accounting, finance, banking, budgeting, financial management, bookkeeping, financial analysis or audit.

Secretary*

Administration, executive support, project coordination, records management, communications, education administration or organizational management.

Youth & Mental Health

Counseling, social work, therapy, mental health, SEL, youth development, behavioral health, family support or school counseling.

Education & School Partnerships

Teaching, school administration, school counseling, education program management, curriculum development or youth education.

Community Outreach & Partnerships

Community organizing, outreach, partnership development, nonprofit leadership, business/community relations or volunteer management.

Program & Project Management

Program management, project management, operations, implementation, program evaluation or nonprofit program leadership.

What Board Members Do

Board members help Rooting On Me:

• Protect and advance the organization's mission.
• Provide strategic leadership and organizational oversight.
• Evaluate programs and community impact.
• Strengthen relationships with schools, families and community organizations.
• Identify potential donors, sponsors, volunteers and partners.
• Support fundraising and resource development.
• Bring professional expertise to organizational decisions.
• Participate in Board committees and strategic initiatives.
• Serve as ambassadors for Rooting On Me.
• Support selected programs, events and community activities.

Time Commitment

This is a volunteer, unpaid Board position.

Most Board members should anticipate approximately 4–6 hours per month for meetings, preparation, committee work and organizational activities.

Officer positions may require approximately 5–10 hours per month, depending on the position and current organizational priorities.

Additional time may occasionally be needed for major events, fundraising campaigns, strategic projects or annual planning.

What We Are NOT Looking For

You do not need to:

• Have previous nonprofit Board experience.
• Be a fundraising professional.
• Have experience in every area listed above.
• Commit to working as an unpaid staff member.

We are looking for people who can bring one or more areas of expertise to the Board and work collaboratively with others.

What We Are Looking For in a Candidate

The ideal candidate is:

• Mission-driven.
• Reliable and willing to follow through.
• Comfortable working collaboratively.
• Able to contribute professional expertise.
• Interested in youth and family well-being.
• Comfortable building relationships.
• Willing to participate in fundraising and community engagement.
• Respectful of confidentiality and organizational boundaries.
• Interested in helping a growing nonprofit strengthen its foundation.

Why Join the Board?

Your professional experience can help shape programs and systems that support real youth and family needs.

As a Rooting On Me Board member, you will have an opportunity to:

• Use your professional skills for community impact.
• Help shape organizational strategy.
• Build relationships with other community leaders.
• Help expand youth and family programming.
• Strengthen school and community partnerships.
• Help connect resources to families.
• Contribute to the growth of a Chicago-based nonprofit.

Our Programs

ROOTS TO R.I.S.E. provides youth with practical life skills, social-emotional learning and financial literacy opportunities.

Help Along the Way supports parents and families with practical tools, resources and opportunities to strengthen family well-being.

Community Connections builds relationships among Rooting On Me, schools, organizations, businesses and community resources to strengthen support for youth and families.

Interested?

If you believe your professional experience, community relationships or expertise could help Rooting On Me grow, we encourage you to apply.

Learn more: www.rootingonme.org/volunteer

Board Recruitment:

Please complete the Rooting On Me Board Volunteer Questionnaire and indicate the Board role or expertise area that best matches your experience.

We welcome candidates who are ready to bring their expertise, build relationships and help Rooting On Me strengthen the community.

Note: * signals Board Member Officer Position