PEERS Board MemberP.E.E.R.S • Oakland, CA, US

PEERS Board Member

P.E.E.R.S • Oakland, CA, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

Salary :

PEERS is seeking new volunteers for our Board of Directors!

Peers Envisioning and Engaging in Recovery Services (PEERS) is a nonprofit organization that providespeer-based wellness programs and support services for people with mental health needs. We strive toeliminate 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 chooseamong many recovery options that address the needs of the whole person. We provide programs thatspecifically 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 memberswho 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 programsfor 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 youparticipate 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 ofservices 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

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