Join Our Board
For Families Like Us is seeking passionate volunteers to join our Board of Directors. As a Board member, you will use your expertise, creativity, and professional network to provide crucial organizational and financial support to help fulfill our mission. These are volunteer positions with a meaningful impact.
Board Responsibilities
Board members will work collaboratively to achieve key goals, including:
- Serving as ambassadors to raise awareness about For Families Like Us, our mission, and the families we serve.
- Planning and executing fundraising initiatives, such as online campaigns, events, and happy hours.
- Building partnerships with businesses, organizations, and institutions in the Houston area.
- Designing volunteer and community engagement opportunities.
- Creating events and initiatives that support foster and kinship youth and their families.
- Leading advocacy efforts to advance the mission of For Families Like Us.
- Giving back to the community by offering your time, skills, and expertise.
- Gaining valuable hands-on experience in nonprofit management and fundraising.
Commitment Requirements
- Attend quarterly meetings (1–2 hours, in person or virtually).
- Participate in all Board-related events.
- Sub-committees may meet separately as needed.
- Commit to a one-year term of service.
Who Should Apply?
We are seeking Board members from diverse backgrounds, careers, skills, and fields. If you’re passionate about making a difference and have a desire to serve your community, we encourage you to apply!
For more information or to apply, contact:
support@forfamilieslikeus.org or (281) 930 – 5595