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Start with a cause
Board service asks for steady time over years, so choose a mission you’d happily talk about at dinner: the arts, youth, food security, health, your library.
Know what you offer
Boards need more than money. They need people who know the community they serve, plus skills like finance, communications, law, fundraising or event planning.
- Write down two or three skills.
- Decide how many hours a month you can give.
- Note whether you prefer in-person or online meetings.
Find open seats
Ask organizations you already volunteer with, watch for board openings in local newsletters, and sign up with a connector who curates opportunities.
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What the process looks like
Usually a conversation with the chair or nominating committee, a visit to a meeting, an application or résumé, and a vote by the board. It is a two-way check of fit.