Board Member Opportunity with Foliage Retrievers Service Dogs (FRSD)

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Description

Join Foliage Retrievers Service Dogs (FRSD) as a board member and contribute to our mission of providing service dogs to individuals with PTSD. FRSD is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving those underserved by existing service dog organizations.

About FRSD: FRSD specializes in training and placing service dogs, significantly improving the lives of individuals suffering from PTSD. We are committed to expanding our reach and enhancing our programs to better serve our community.

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BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES

COMMITMENT

Believe in and be an active advocate and ambassador for the values and mission of FRSD

PARTICIPATION

Attendance

  • Commit to 5 hours per month of work for FRSD

  • Participate actively in at least 80% of all Board meetings remotely or in person.

  • Participate in any additional Board related activities or assigned sub-committee meetings or specific tasks 

  • Prepare for Board meetings by reviewing in advance the Agenda & any distributed materials 

Evaluations and Disclosures   

  • Complete the annual evaluation of FRSD

  • Complete the annual Self Evaluation of the Board of Directors

  • Sign and return all annual disclosures (e.g. Conflict of Interest)

Events

  • Participate in awareness, educational, or fundraising events in your area or nationally

Financial Commitment Guidelines   

  • Support the operations of FRSD through 100% Board participation in fundraising by giving and assisting in raising money for the Foundation

Behavior

  • Have the time & be willing to participate and advocate for FRSD

  • Demonstrate passion for the mission & vision

  • Always have the best interests of FRSD in mind

  • Maintain the highest ethical standards in all FRSD dealings

  • Ensure confidentiality in all matters that are sensitive to FRSD and dealings with others

  • Respect the views of management and other Board members

  • Communicate promptly and constructively to communications regarding FRSD 

  • Fulfill your commitments with quality work delivered on time

Details

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