Make a Difference Today! Board Members Needed - Recovery Programs

Type of help: Recovery Program Solutions of Virginia (RPSV) offers a broad range of peer support and related services to individuals coping with mental health, especially Peers in Recovery. We offer community referrals, peer support groups, one-on-one peer support, employment assistance, computer lab, Wi-Fi, landline phone access, recreational therapy, socialization, and more, at five RPSV centers across Fairfax County. We support ~9,000 adults across Northern Virginia annually. All interested parties are encouraged to inquire regarding volunteer membership on our Board of Directors. Please include a short 5 sentence paragraph about your reasons for choosing RPSV as your volunteer opportunity. RPSV’s mission, our focus in the health & human services arena, the demographics of our beneficiary population, and our firm commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, encourage us to seek out individuals with a strong commitment to the amelioration and treatment of mental health and substance issues, persons of color (especially women) and peers in recovery.

Languages spoken: ENGLISH

What else ...: Who we are looking for: * We are primarily looking for Peers in Recovery from challenges with mental health, addiction, food insecurity and homelessness. We also would welcome the voice of someone who has experienced trauma. We are also looking for potential members with the below experience, as a plus! (no need to have all the qualifications below!) * Candidates who have business experience in non-profit management and development or technical assistance experience (specific support to non-profits to improve specialized services and skills. * Candidates who have a background in Psychology or Education * Candidates who are experienced in Event Management, Community Outreach, Marketing and Fundraising *Candidates with Finance or Accounting Background RPSV Board Member Expertise, Roles, and Responsibilities

How many travelers can volunteer?: Ask Recovery Program Solutions of Virginia Inc. or please visit our website www.rpsva.org.

Accommodation suggestions: Roles Board members support and further develop the mission, goals, and policies of the organization, help management assign priorities, and encourage us in the way we conduct ourselves. Members help guide management’s development of a long-range plan. Members help maintain RPSV’s integrity, independence, and ideals. Members support and guide RPSV’s President in managing operations. Members exercise fiduciary responsibility and retain broad oversight over the President and the management team, especially with respect to budgets, operating and financial results, audits for compliance with internal policies, and external requirements, and performance against goals.

Hours expected: A Volunteer position, with a two-year term, and an average monthly commitment of 4-6 hours of service per month. Our bylaws require most of the Board members to be Peers in Recovery; however, all interested parties are welcome to inquire. Our goal is also to build a diverse Board of Directors. Preference will be given to those who live or work in Fairfax and Arlington counties in Virginia. We have been meeting virtually, but would like to have a few in person board meetings.

Availability: SKILLS Mental Health Business Development & Sales Management Financial Service Assistance Psychology Fundraising Community Outreach

Wish List: REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 We welcome more involvement but minimum requirement is 1.5 hours monthly meeting (quarterly a minimum). We meet usually virtually. In person meetings will be held in Fairfax County. Simply be passionate about helping those challenged with homelessness, food insecurity, substance use and mental illness overcome and become their best selves. In addition, a willingness to share your work expertise to assist our organization.

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