When I speak with high school students about opportunities for personal and professional growth, number one on my list is being a volunteer or on the board of a non-profit.
Serving on the board of a local non-profit organization can be a rewarding and impactful way to contribute to the community.
Here are a few reasons why it can be a wonderful experience:
Community Engagement: By being on a non-profit board, you gain a deeper understanding of the needs and challenges faced by your local community. This firsthand knowledge allows you to play an active role in addressing those needs and making a positive impact.
Networking Opportunities: Serving on a board exposes you to a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about the same cause. It provides you with networking opportunities and allows you to connect with like-minded individuals, community leaders, and professionals from various fields.
Skill Development: Joining a non-profit board allows you to develop and enhance your skills in leadership, strategic planning, decision-making, fundraising, financial management, and more. These skills can be valuable not only within the non-profit sector but also in your personal and professional life.
Making a Difference: Being part of a non-profit board gives you the chance to make a tangible difference in your community. You have the opportunity to contribute to the organization’s mission, shape its direction, and ensure that it effectively serves the needs of the community.
Personal Fulfillment: Volunteering your time and expertise for a cause you care about can bring immense personal fulfillment. Seeing the positive impact of the non-profit’s work and witnessing the lives it touches can be incredibly rewarding and gratifying.
Currently, I serve on six boards and each non-profit brings additional value to our community.
Visit these non-profits and see if you can donate your time or money to one or more of these worthy causes.
Autism Moms of Houston
https://www.autismmomsofhouston.org/
https://www.autismmomsofhouston.org/meetourboard
Cafe Azul TX
https://www.facebook.com/cafeazultx
https://cafeazultx.wixsite.com/cafeazultxautism/post/leona-filis-community-advocate
Family, Friends and Duchenne
https://familyfriendsandduchenne.org/home-2/our-team/
Friends of Down Syndrome
https://www.friendsofdownsyndrome.org/leadership
Hope for Luka
https://hopeforluka.org/pages/copy-of-board-members
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