Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on October 30, 2009 |
WI FACETS is looking for Board members who are enthusiastic about the incredible opportunity to help us further our mission of supporting children with disabilities and their families.
Our Board participates in strategic planning to guide our efforts, oversees our financial status, ensures that program and grant goals are being met, actively promotes and works on our special events, makes connections with potential donors, supports fund raising efforts, and generally supports our efforts to move to the next level.
Requirements: Board term is 3 years. Each Board member serves on at least one committee. EACH member contributes financially according to their ability. Complete 2-hour Board Orientation training.
Volunteer screening requirements: Individuals interested in volunteering must complete an application and successful background check, and interview with representatives of the Board Nominating Committee.
Who may be considered: Volunteers must meet Board composition requirements of our federal Parent Training and Information Center grant which include:
--- diverse representation from the community to be served (we serve families in Milwaukee and also statewide);
--- 51% who are parents of children (up to age 20) with disabilities;
--- at least one person from each of these categories: special education professional, related services professional, one Birth to 3 professional.
 This opportunity is sponsored by: WI FACETS
This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adult (18 + Years) |
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Available Weekends |
| Available Evenings |
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Physically Limited |
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Address:
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2714 N. Dr. Martin Luther King DriveMilwaukee, WI 53212(See a map) |
Directions:
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Take I-43 to Locust Street exit, turn right (east) onto Locust St, and go two blocks to Martin Luther King Drive. Turn right (south)on to MLK and go 2 blocks to 2714. Our building is on the east side of the street, under the green awning. We are located 1/2 block north of Center St. on MLK.
Nearest Bus Stop: MLK Drive , 1/2 block minute walk |
Web Site: http://www.wifacets.org
Additional Information
| The time commitment expected of a volunteer |
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2-4 hours/month; Quarterly Board meetings + committee meetings; 3 years
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| Minimum age for unsupervised teens |
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19
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| Summer Opportunity |
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No
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| Last updated on October 30, 2009 |
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