The Hampton District YMCAs (Hampton YMCA, YMCA Health & Wellness Center, and Ft Monroe YMCA) is looking for volunteers to serve on its Board of Managers. A YMCA Family Center Board of Managers is an opportunity to serve your community through YMCA programs and services. As a Branch Board member, you will be asked to advocate for your Y at tables where the Y is not present; raise funds and friends; and work alongside community leaders to help the Y fill gaps in your community.
Attendance:The expectation is all Branch Board members will attend monthly Board meetings and be engaged in at least one committee or task force.
Responsibilities:
Advocacy - Provides positive support of the organization to the general public; speaks publicly of the value of the organization.
Education - Takes the initiative to become knowledgeable about the YMCA, programs and policies of the organization.
Communication - Maintains open communication with staff and other BranchBoard members.
Advisory (Board Development)- Does not set policy but recommends actions or policies to the governing board and/or staff.
Research - Conducts necessary research or study to support input to the board; use such research to support personal committee and task force service.
Finance (Philanthropy)- Support the full achievement of the YMCA mission through personal contributions and securing adequate funds for community inclusion in programming.
Time Commitment:Varies, but generally is 2 hours a month. Personal Attributes:
Unquestionable character (The YMCA will accomplish its purpose when its leaders demonstrate the purpose of the YMCA through their own lives.)
An interest in the Mission, programs and goals of the YMCA.
High standing among the men and women of their business of profession.
A respected citizen in the community.
The breadth of understanding and tolerance of the viewpoints of others.
The willingness to state one’s convictions - and equally the willingness to accept the majority decisions when in conflict with one’s own stand.
Deal openly and directly with other board members.
Effect on End Results:
The Branch Board is a highly regarded volunteer leadership opportunity in the community.
The Branch Board performs as a team.
The Y image is enhanced.
The Annual Campaign grows annually in funds and friends raised.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About THE PENINSULA METROPOLITAN YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Location:
41 OLD OYSTER POINT RD STE C, NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23602, US
Mission Statement
The Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA strives to be a leading family advocate in the community, inclusive and open to all people, responsive to community needs, committed to building character, wellness and fellowship through programs which promote moral and ethical values and bring all members of our community together for the common good.
Description
The Y is a diverse organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We bring men, women and children - just like you - together, and our shared commitment to our communities ensures the opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive that we create for all, are ones that endure. Join us-we could use someone like you. At the Y, we focus our energy and opportunities around the three areas of focus (Youth Development, Social Responsibility, Healthy Living).
