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Foster City Village, a nonprofit serving local seniors, seeks new members for our Board of Directors to help direct and implement our mission. Our Board is legally and ethically responsible for all activities of the organization. We’re looking for YOUR experience and vision to help take our organization to the next level. If you possess one or more of the qualities listed below, please send an email with resume or message telling us about you and why you would make a great board member. Send to fcvillage94404@gmail.com Interest, compassion and concern for our local senior community’s health and wellness, accessibility to the community and socialization. Previous experience serving on a nonprofit Board of Directors, or an employee, volunteer or director of a nonprofit, have or had involvement with the senior health and wellness community, and/or are a truly caring individual, empathetic to the plight of those who choose to age in place, in their own home and be treated with dignity and respect. Special expertise/experience in the specific areas of Board President, Treasurer, Secretary and Fund Development are a big plus. Reside in Zip code area 94404 (all of Foster City and parts of San Mateo) is preferable but not mandatory. Access to a vehicle with valid CA Driver’s License, good driving record and vehicle insurance. Able to pass a standard background check. Able to offer 3-6 hours per month on zoom call or occasional in-person board meeting and serve on a committee. Board members may attend any social, educational or fitness event of his/her choice. Willingness to participate in community outreach to recruit new members, volunteers, donors and/or board members is a plus! About Foster City Village, Inc. The Village concept is a national movement of "neighbors helping our senior neighbors". Foster City Village, Inc. (FCV) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving seniors (55+) who reside in the 94404 Zip code area. It is a two-level membership organization (full and social) offering resources and services to our community seniors that include, but are not limited to, the following program areas: Free transportation to medical appointments, banking, grocery shopping, salon or other errands. We offer our full members two personal rides per week, and rides to/from any of our events, at no charge. Drivers are our own vetted volunteers. Nutrition education presentations, online cooking classes with recipe included to cook along with the chef at home, access to healthy food through Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Food Bank and delivery of Meals on Wheels to residents in the 94404 Zip code area (must register for this service through Meals on Wheels). Educational topics, current events, and Bay Area authors’ presentations are just some of the entertaining and enlightening features of the "The Learning Hour", held monthly at the Foster City Public Library. Fitness classes at the Foster City Rec Center for members and the public with special attention to conditions of aging to keep seniors mobile and active. Monthly "Walk and Talk" event for a group walk around Foster City. Did you know that the U. S. Surgeon General has declared isolation and loneliness as a national emergency? Foster City Village’s Buddy Connection is for members who feel isolated and/or lonely, or just need a friend. Our vetted, trained volunteers are matched with each member and receive multiple, consistent contacts, visits and outings, slowly bringing the individual back into the community at their own pace. Home safety and tech assistance at members’ home with vetted volunteer support. Home improvement and repair services at no charge to qualifying members (through our partnership with Rebuilding Together). Miscellaneous social events include quarterly luncheons at Foster City Community Center, monthly "Breakfast at iHop" and "Lunch at BJ’s", annual outdoor picnic, monthly game days that include Mahjong, Mexican Train, and more. Free rides for members to/from any FCV event. Multiple communications including activity schedules, quarterly newsletter, event reminders and specific activity information with registration online feature. Foster City Village is in its 11 th year and has continued to maintain the highest standards for our services and programs. We hope you will consider joining our board to help lead our organization into the next decade of service. If you know someone you feel might wish to join Foster City Village as a MEMBER and enjoy the benefits described above, and/or, if you or someone you know may wish to become one of our mighty VOLUNTEERS, please send us an email at fcvillage94404@gmail.com and someone will contact you. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE BOARD OF FOSTER CITY VILLAGE, PLEASE SEND US A RESUME OR LETTER TELLING US ABOUT YOU AND WHY YOU WOULD BE A GREAT BOARD MEMBER, AS WELL AS ANY SPECIAL AREA OF INTEREST YOU HAVE. Send to: fcvillage94404@gmail.com.
Date Posted: 2024-08-15
