MCVET Board Member – Volunteer Position

Overview:

The Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training (MCVET) is seeking engaged and mission-driven individuals to serve on its Governing Board. Board members play a vital role in providing strategic oversight, organizational governance, and advancing MCVET’s mission to support homeless and at-risk veterans in their journey toward self-sufficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve a three-year term on the MCVET Governing Board.
• Attend and participate in a minimum of 4–6 board meetings annually.
• Actively serve on at least one board committee, contributing expertise, time, and energy to help drive its goals forward.
• Provide strategic direction, fiduciary oversight, and organizational governance.
• Support MCVET’s fundraising, outreach, and advocacy efforts when appropriate.
• Promote and represent MCVET’s mission within your personal and professional networks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Military or veteran background, or significant experience working with veteran-related issues.
• Experience in nonprofit governance, leadership, or community engagement is a plus.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• A strong commitment to MCVET’s mission and core values.
• Integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Willingness to contribute time, skills, and resources to help MCVET succeed.