By Brittany Kintigh, For The Mountain Times
Are you passionate about helping seniors and making a positive impact in your community? The Hoodland Senior Center (HSC) is looking for 2-3 new board members to guide our organization into the future. We need fresh perspectives and skills to improve our services to the community. Adding new members will allow us to better manage our growing responsibilities and strengthen our community impact.
We’re hoping to add individuals with specific skill sets to our board:
Financial Visionary – Someone with expertise in financial planning who can help guide HSC toward long-term sustainability. This person will collaborate with our executive director and treasurer to make smart financial decisions.
Fundraising Financial Advisor – A person who understands how to connect fundraising goals with financial realities, helping us ensure our fundraising efforts are both ambitious and achievable.
Event Enthusiast – A creative, organized individual who loves planning events like rummage sales and pancake breakfasts. This person will be in charge of making sure our events run smoothly and attract donors.
Advocate and Ambassador – A passionate community leader who can raise awareness of HSC’s mission, inspire support, and take charge of a monthly giving initiative.
If you’re interested in joining, we would love for you to apply. Come into the senior center to fill out an application form and consent to a background check. On your application, share your skills and qualifications relevant to the current needs of the board. Be prepared to commit to one monthly in-person meeting and 3-5 hours of dedicated volunteer time between board meetings.
Once your background check is approved, you will be invited to attend board meetings as a guest. Afterward, the board will review your skills, experience, and alignment with HSC’s values and needs. Our bylaws guide the formal voting process for selecting new board members. If you are selected, you’ll participate in an orientation session where you’ll learn about HSC’s policies, procedures, and mission, helping you get up to speed and start contributing right away.
We believe that new board members will bring valuable skills and energy to HSC as we work to
help seniors live life to the fullest. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply today! Call our Executive Director Carianne Sterns (503-622-3331) for more information or to express interest.