Leadership Volunteer Opportunities

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Sherwood Forest is seeking committed community leaders to join its active governance structure including Committee Members, Board Advisors, and Board Directors. The Board of Directors has governance and oversight responsibility for the organization, and much of this work is executed at the Committee level and supported by an Advisory Board. Individuals interested in serving on the Board of Directors are frequently asked to first serve on a committee. Current committees include:

• Finance
• Campsite and Facilities
• Legal/HR
• Board Development
• Special Events
• Campsite and Facilities
• Resource Development
• Programs

Expectations of all Directors, Advisors, and Committee Members include:

• Understand the mission, vision, programs offered, and the needs of the campers and families served by Sherwood Forest
• Be an advocate and an ambassador for the agency to the community
• Prepare for, attend, and participate in all Board and/or Committee meetings (frequency varies by committee)
• Take an active role in advancing the work of at least one committee
• Make a personally meaningful financial contribution each year
• Support and participate in special events
• Visit camp at least once per year
• Perform all responsibilities in a professional manner

About Sherwood Forest

Since 1937, Sherwood Forest has provided unique developmental opportunities for low-income youth in St. Louis so that they can grow up to lead successful, self-sufficient lives by overcoming the many academic, social and economic barriers blocking their path. Today, we serve more than 300 kids annually through our year-round youth development programing, and an additional 1,000 students through outdoor education programs in partnership with area schools and districts. We believe education and opportunity are rights fundamental to all children. Our mission is to transform the lives of children in need through powerful programs that allow them to discover their self-worth, realize their potential, and become productive citizens. We help kids discover the best in themselves so they can grow up to do good in the world.