Volunteer Board Member – Governance & Compliance

Are you passionate about animal welfare and ready to make a meaningful impact on a nonprofit animal rescue? We want to hear from you!

We are currently looking for a Volunteer Board Member with a focus on Governance & Compliance to join the leadership team at Chester’s Corner Rescue Foundation.

About Us:

Chester’s Corner Rescue Foundation is a dedicated nonprofit organization specializing in animal rescue and rehabilitation. Our mission is to provide abandoned animals with medical care, emotional support, and a path toward finding loving, permanent homes. Every effort we make is driven by compassion and a commitment to the welfare of animals in need.

How You Will Contribute:

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic guidance and oversight to ensure compliance with nonprofit law and organizational policies.
• Ensure all board decisions protect the organization from liability.
• Collaborate effectively with a team of other board members to make informed decisions.
• Participate in strategic discussions regarding operational and legal risks.
• Implement ideas and strategies for long-term organizational sustainability.
• Make informed votes on key decisions impacting governance, compliance, and organizational growth.

Immediate Ownership:

Manages high-level strategic guidance and oversight for governance and compliance matters.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in nonprofit governance, compliance, or legal oversight. Extensive experience preferred.
• Strong professional communication skills (email and virtual meetings).
• Ability to assess organizational needs, provide leadership, and make sound decisions.
• Prior board or nonprofit leadership experience in a 501(c)(3) or similar organization a plus.
• Must reside in California.
• Must be willing to support long-term growth toward a paid staff structure.

Commitment Details:

• This is a volunteer board position.
• Expected to participate in weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly board meetings initially, transitioning to quarterly meetings as the board and operations stabilize.
• This role can be performed remotely; attendance at virtual board meetings is required.
• Support long-term growth toward a paid staff structure.

How to Apply:

Please send an email to board@chesterscorner.org with your resume and a short introduction of yourself and why you are interested in joining Chester’s Corner Rescue Foundation as a board member. Please be sure to put the title “Volunteer Board Member – Governance & Compliance” in the subject line of your email.

Additional Notes:

This is a volunteer role; no compensation will be provided.