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Volunteer Board Member (In Recovery) – Community-Focused Nonprofit | Advisory Role
Job Description:
We are forming a new Minnesota-based nonprofit with a mission rooted in compassion, dignity, and lived experience. Our focus is on addressing systemic barriers that impact individuals navigating recovery and long-term stability.
We’re seeking 2–3 supportive, purpose-aligned board members with personal recovery experience who are passionate about uplifting others and shaping a mission-driven organization from the ground up.
Why We Exist:
Our work started by helping people meet small, everyday needs. Over time, we saw deeper issues — repeated instability tied to challenges like substance use and a lack of meaningful support. This nonprofit was created to fill that gap with a peer-centered, community-led solution.
About the Role (Volunteer Position):
As a founding board member, you’ll serve in an advisory capacity to help guide the mission, values, and early structure of the organization. This is a light governance role focused on supporting a clear and founder-led vision. You’ll help shape an organization designed to respond to the real needs of the community, while keeping lived experience at the center.
Your Role Will Include:
- Participating in occasional virtual board meetings (a few hours biweekly)
- Offering feedback and insight from your personal recovery experience
- Reviewing foundational documents and contributing to community-aligned messaging
- Helping represent the organization’s purpose, especially during early formation
- Supporting the development of services and systems aligned with the mission
Who We’re Looking For:
- Individuals with lived experience in recovery (any pathway welcome)
- Supportive, team-oriented people who align with a purpose-driven mission
- Minnesota residents or individuals with strong community ties
- Those comfortable serving in an advisory role with minimal administrative demands
What This Is:
- A volunteer position with meaningful impact
- An opportunity to help shape a new nonprofit focused on lived experience and healing
- A light-touch commitment designed for people who want to give back in a focused, aligned way
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $1.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 per week
Work Location: Remote