What are the responsibilities and job description for the PEERS Board Member position at P.E.E.R.S?
PEERS is seeking new volunteers for our Board of Directors!
Peers Envisioning and Engaging in Recovery Services (PEERS) is a nonprofit organization that provides peer-based wellness programs and support services for people with mental health needs. We strive to eliminate stigma and discrimination in the communities in which we work and the greater community at
large.
PEERS is proudly based in Oakland, California. PEERS envisions a world where people can freely choose among many recovery options that address the needs of the whole person. We provide programs that specifically support people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ, women, and transition-age youth (TAY)
communities.
We are a unique and transformative organization that is led by staff and board members who have lived mental health experience or have a close loved one with lived mental health experience.
COME AND VOLUNTEER FOR PEERS!
We are currently seeking local Bay Area people to join our Board of Directors, which provides oversight, governance, and strategic planning guidance for the organization.
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR BOARD?
If you are looking to:
- Connect with people who are passionate about supporting mental health and wellness programs for the whole person and eliminating stigma
- Contribute your skills (e.g., fundraising, strategic thinking, and planning, organizational development, working collaboratively with an Executive Director as well as community members and other Board Members)
- Support a community-based organization by sharing your expertise and knowledge
- Learn about mental health issues that pertain to the diverse communities in which you participate and are engaged
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are seeking people who:
- Have personal experience with the mental health system of care by being a recipient/consumer of services or having a family member as a recipient/consumer (strongly preferred)
- Can articulate and demonstrate passion and interest in PEERS’ mission
- Have the ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- Have the ability to make a financial contribution, or are willing to introduce the organization to others who may be able to contribute
- Can commit to participation at monthly virtual meetings and at an annual in-person Board Retreat (usually a weekend afternoon with a meal(s) provided)
- Skills and expertise that are desired:
- Fundraising, strategic planning,
- Finance
- Event planning or hosting,
- Law,
- Organizational development,
- Public speaking,
- Social media,
- Community organizing, and/or engagement,
- Deep engagement in POC, LGBTQ, and other diverse communities
To learn more about PEERS please view our website at www.peersnet.org