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30 people are interested
Visionary Leader - Board Member Sought
ORGANIZATION: HealthStart Foundation
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30 people are interested
HealthStart is seeking Board member(s) interested in helping transform the health of the nation through their leadership and vision. HealthStart provides the blueprints for creating healthier communities through children’s science-based health education .
HealthStart builds a foundation for well-being by teaching the youngest among us why it’s important to nourish their bodies, the role physical fitness plays in good health, and that an important part of being healthy is how we treat one another and take care of our environment.
Health Start was founded in 2010 and currently has a Board of 7 that includes the organization's founder. HealthStart is eager to expand the Board and broaden its leadership capacity.
Responsibilities
HealthStart seeks Board members who have specific skills and those with a strong passion for our mission. Candidates must be willing to actively advocate on behalf of the organization and help raise awareness and funds so HealthStart can achieve our mission. Candidates should understand the importance of their governance duties.
General job responsibilities will include:
- Set policies of the organization
- Provide oversight of program operations
- Assure funds are spent in accordance with HealthStart's mission
- Seek out other interested individuals to serve on the Board or Committees
- Raise funds to support HealthStart's programs and mission
- Act as an ambassador for HealthStart in the community
- Attend and actively participate in monthly Board meetings and HealthStart sponsored events
Responsibilities for specific Board positions such as an individual with a funding raising background may include:
- Assisting communications and development staff with implementation of fund raising plans
- Making introductions to community leaders
- Making direct contact with potential community partners
- Review or help with the development and submission of grant proposals
Please submit a resume with a cover letter to robin@healthstartfoundation.org.
More opportunities with HealthStart Foundation
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About HealthStart Foundation
Location:
3710 Cedar #227, Austin, TX 78705, US
Mission Statement
VISION: HealthStart builds a healthier future for all through early childhood health education. MISSION: HealthStart provides the blueprints for building healthier communities through children’s science-based health education Case For Support Our wellbeing is built on physical health, emotional happiness, safety, and meaningful work or activity. People feel safe when they do not expect either harm or hurt, emotionally or physically. Both physical and emotional health are key aspects of good health and wellbeing. Teaching our children good food and fitness habits and the importance of taking care of each other and their environment sets the foundation for healthy communities. It is HealthStart’s equal focus on all three of these key aspects of good health and wellbeing that truly make our organization unique.
Description
HealthStart empowers kids to create a healthier future for our communities through early health education. Most people know that adult health is strongly correlated to early childhood health, but with roughly one-third of Texas children are overweight or obese. This does not bode well for the health of our communities. HealthStart exists to address this urgent need for programs to help our communities achieve a healthier future. The positive effects of adopting healthy habits young persist for a lifetime. HealthStart considers high-quality early health education as important to children’s future success as learning the ABC’s and 123’s. Our science-based, Health Education for Youngsters! (HEY!) curriculum stimulates kids’ natural curiosity about how their bodies work and about the nutrition and fitness habits needed to be healthy their whole lives. As a result, children become "health change agents," bringing what they learn home and more broadly into their communities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3710 Cedar #227Austin, TX 78705
DATE POSTED
July 5, 2016
SKILLS
- Grant Writing / Research
- Event Planning / Management
- Business Development
- Accounting
- Public Relations
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 10 hours/month
- passionate, committed