Become a PAWS Board Member!

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PAWS Animal Adoption Center is looking for new board members to join our organization.   If you are interested, please send a brief bio to director@pawsadoptioncenter.org.

These are the responsibilities of a board member for PAWS. Board meetings are the held the 4th Tuesday of the month at PAWS at 6:30. 

  • Attend all board and committee meetings(as appropriate) and major functions.  If you are unable to attend, notify the Board President or committee chair as soon as possible.
  • Be informed about the organizations’ mission, services, policies, and programs.
  • Review agenda and supporting material prior to board and committee meetings.  Advise the Board President or committee chair in advance of any topics that you want included on the agenda.
  • Serve on committees or task forces and offer to take on special assignments.
  • Make a personal financial contribution to the organization.
  • Inform others about the organization.
  • Suggest possible nominees to the board who can make significant contributions to the work of the board and the organization.
  • Keep up to date on development in the organizations field.
  • Follow conflict of interest and confidentiality policies.  Any confidential information discussed or disclosed at board meeting shall remain confidential.
  • Refrain from making special request of the staff. Report any concerns about a staff members or procedure to the Operation Manager.
  • Assist the board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities, such as reviewing the organization’s annual financial statements.
  • Avoid abusing any privileges that being a board member might afford. Volunteer at least 2 hours a month at the shelter (as a volunteer only and not a board member) or 1 mobile.
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