The Advisory Board is a group of dedicated volunteers who serve with Y leaders to sustain and grow our impact and meet community needs. The Advisory Board provides insight into their community and activates volunteers and resources at the YMCA of the North to address community needs.
Community Advisory Boards are essential partners in advancing the Y’s mission. Their core goals include:
• Listening to and understanding community needs, using both data and lived experience
• Advising Y leaders on priorities, trends and opportunities within the community
• Activating volunteers, relationships and resources to strengthen local impact
• Developing and executing an annual chart of work that aligns community need with Y strategy
• Supporting mission advancement, including annual campaign efforts
• Serving as a bridge between the YMCA of the North and the communities we serve
The Advisory Board year is September - June and will meet a minimum of 5 times per year.
Volunteer Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum age of 16
- 2-year term commitment
- Dedicated to the YMCA of the North’s mission, vision and philosophy
- Ability to work collaboratively with other volunteers and YMCA team members
- Willingness to act as an advocate for the YMCA in the community
- Completion of New Board Member Orientation
· Complete the volunteer application form annually
· Complete mandatory volunteer training and background checks as appropriate
· Contribute a financial gift
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge
The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association’s mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.
The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.
