Board Member Application Form

KNOWLEDGE OF DISABILITY ISSUES

Members are chosen for their life experience with a disability and/or knowledge of disability issues. It would be helpful for you to identify your experience with a disability or disability-related issues. Describe your understanding of disability issues.
PREVIOUS COMMITTEE AND/OR COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE

Please describe your current or past involvement with community advisory committees and/or boards. Provide the names of at least one committee or organization you were involved with, the committee's purpose, your role on the committee, and some initiatives you worked on, including dates.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES

List your education details, any skills you may have, achievements accomplished, and any experiences that would be a resource to RISE.

NON-PROFIT EXPERIENCE

Understanding the framework in which non-profits operate helps the Board of Directors. Please provide details of any experiences that have helped you develop an understanding of the non-profit sector.
NON-PROFIT EXPERIENCE

Understanding the framework in which non-profits operate helps the Board of Directors. Please provide details of any experiences that have helped you develop an understanding of the non-profit sector.
VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT Any information you can provide about your availability would be helpful to the selection committee. It is important to note that the time commitment for RISE’s Board of Directors is approximately 4-8 hours per month. This includes attendance at monthly Board meetings and Committee meetings, as well as time for meeting preparation.*

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