Thank you for your interest in serving on our Board of Directors. We could not provide services to families without your support! We are asking for a commitment from those wishing to serve as Board members to minimally include:
You understand and adhere to our mission statement:
“Hands and Voices is dedicated to supporting families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing without a bias towards communication modes or methodology. We’re a parent-driven, non-profit organization providing families with the resources, networks, and information they need to improve communication access and educational outcomes for their children. Our outreach activities, parent/professional collaboration, and advocacy efforts are focused on enabling deaf and hard-of-hearing children to reach their highest potential.”
You can support communication choices made by individuals and families that are different from your own personal belief system, and you will not allow bias to interfere with your function and participation on this Board.
You will participate on subcommittees, at least one per year as needed. Subcommittees could include outreach, fundraising, mentorship, IT/website, special programs (e.g. Guide By Your Side) and others, as needed.
You will regularly attend (in person or via Zoom) scheduled Hands & Voices Board meetings. If you are unable to attend, you will contact the Board President. A participation in at least two-thirds of general Board meetings per year is required (four out of six meetings).