Volunteer Board of Directors Wanted!

Member of the Board of Directors

Job Description and Expectations

Purpose of Board of Directors: To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of Good Life Refuge so as to support the organization’s mission and needs. We are a working board.

Mission statement: The Good Life Refuge was founded to provide a safe haven for abused and at-risk farm animals.

Our Values:

• Ethical Treatment - We believe in the ethical treatment of all sentient beings.

• Stewardship - We practice careful and responsible management of the organization and the animals entrusted to our care.

• Education - We believe in the benefits of a plant-centric lifestyle for humans and animals.

• Relationships - We believe in strengthening and nurturing the bonds between humans and animals.

Major responsibilities of Board Members:

• Lead and advise strategically;

• Oversee the organization of the board of directors, officers, and committees;

• Ensure healthy governance; 

• Assure financial stability, including adoption and oversight of the annual budget;

• Supervise and support the executive and organization directors;

• Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, impact and performance;

• Enhance and promote the organization’s public image; and 

• Raise funds for the organization

Length of term: Three years.  Terms may be renewed pending approval of the board.

Meetings and time commitment: 

• The board meets: monthly on the third Monday of the months

• The entire board organization's leadership meets annually for a planning retreat each June.

• Committees of the board meet at various intervals based on their own needs.

• Board members are asked to attend as many events as possible as well as all fundraising events.

Expectations of board members:

• Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis and special events.

• Participate on a standing committee of the board, and serve on ad-hoc committees as necessary.

• Help communicate and promote Good Life Refuge’s mission and programs to the community by actively recruiting volunteers, donors, and board members.

• Become familiar with Good Life Refuge’s finances, budget, and financial/resource needs.

• Understand the policies and procedures of Good Life Refuge.

• Make an annual gift significant within personal budget. It is required that Board participation be 100%.  Suggested amounts are a $500 cash gift or $1000 gift-in-kind.  Board gifts should be pledged, along with planned payment schedule, at the beginning of each board member’s term.

• Identify and approach potential new board member and donors and make asks for money and gifts-in-kind.

• Participate in annual assessment.

• Attend events and be available to assist as a volunteer when able.