What is the role of the Board of Directors?

• The board focuses on governance, oversight, and support of the organization as a whole, while staff focuses on day-to-day operations and service delivery.

​How much time will I need to devote to the Board of Directors?

• VOICE bylaws call for a term of four years for each board members and membership on the board cannot exceed two consecutive four-year terms.  Each month the board members convene with occasional requests for a member to serve on committees dedicated to certain aspects of the organization's operation (for example, the "personnel committee").
• Outside meetings, the Board of Directors generally conducts two annual events.  The first is a fundraising event that is based on the organization's needs and the availability of resources.  The second is the VOICE annual meeting wherein staff and board members come together to review the performance of the organization over the past year as well as the goals for the upcoming year.

Will I be paid for my service on the Board of Directors?

• The role is a volunteer position, so payment is not contemplated.  However, we do capture your commitment in hours, including travel time, over the period of each year of service.  This is made available to you for individual tax purposes, based on your tax professional's advice.
• While there is no legal obligation to make a financial contribution, our bylaws recommend an annual gift by each member of the Board of Directors of $130.00.

What makes me qualified to serve on the VOICE Board of Directors?

• Ethics - a fundamental piece of our work is transparency and accountability.  These are critical traits we seek in our Board of Director peers.
• Respect - we ask that you are open to different viewpoints and ideas.
• Availability - we ask that you participate in monthly "standing" board meetings either virtually or in person.
• Diligence - come to meetings and events prepared.  If there are materials or reports that must be read in advance of a meeting, we ask that you have done the homework and come ready to contribute.  

Download the Board of Directors Application packet.

Completed packets can be emailed to:
[email protected]
or sent to:
VOICE
Attn: Board of Directors
301 First Street
​Butler, PA  16001