Whether be our own board, or another I serve on, I have come to realize there are lots of worthwhile non-profits in our community, and many of them need good, quality volunteers to join their boards of directors.
Perhaps you might consider joining such a board. Or you know something else who may be interested. Here I present 10 surprising reasons to join a volunteer board.
- Professional development – Serving on a board looks great on a resume. But if you want to serve on a paid corporate board in the future, it’s a great way to gain experience. Both paid and volunteer board operate in the same ways.
- Enhancing your own personal networks – It’s a chance to meet new people, and network with others you may not have met before.
- Knowledge & skills – You can develop new knowledge and skills from various tasks you take on, as well as from the shared experience of your fellow board members.
- Active role in decision-making – Show you can setp up and lead.
- To have fun – Volunteer boards provide various outlets for fun.
- Increase one’s profile in the community in order to advance political aspirations – When running for political office, it’s always beneficial to have volunteer experience to show off.
- Giving back to your community.
- Productive use of time – Volunteering is a great way to use downtime, and serving on a board that needs your experience.
- Raising of standards – Serving on a board will help you appreciate where the bar should be, instead of where it is.
- New friends – In addition to making new networking contacts, it’s also a great way to make new friends people!\
We are always looking for new board members, and invite you to apply!