Are You Passionate About Reading? Join Our Board of Directors!

Details
Dates Volunteer is Needed: 
Ongoing
Number of Volunteers Needed: 
4
Description of the Volunteer Opportunity: 

We need individuals with business, public relations, special events, or fundraising backgrounds to join our Board of Directors. But most of all we need individuals who are passionate about literacy and the exciting work we do.

Volunteer Description:
*Demonstrate commitment to the mission of Reading Works
*Act as an ambassador for Reading Works
*Provide leadership and governance in the execution of the mission
*Attend monthly board meetings
*Attend annual retreat/strategic planning sessions
*Be prepared for board meetings and complete tasks in a timely manner
*Review and approve Reading Works’ annual budget and monthly financial reports
*Support Reading Works’ fundraising events
*Work on a Task Force or special project

Estimated average time commitment per month: 8 to 10 hours
Term: 2 years

Skills Needed: 
Accounting/Finance
Human Resources/Leadership Development
Marketing/Communications
Strategy Development/Strategic Planning
Areas of Interest: 
Board Development
Education and Literacy
Great for: 
Adults
55+
Who Will Be Impacted Through This Project: 

Adults who are learning to read or immigrants who are learning to speak English.

Is This an Ongoing Opportunity?: 
Yes
Minimum Age of Volunteers: 
18
Nonprofit Will Provide: 

Reading Works purchases Officers and Directors Insurance.

Additional Requirements: 

Written application, background check, interview. You can access the application at our website: http://www.reading-works.org/board-of-directors.html.

Our Board members consider Reading Works a philanthropic priority and contribute $1,000 annually. This contribution may be paid in installments or set at a lower amount if you cannot afford a $1,000 donation.

Last Updated: Jun 13 2025
Address of Project Site
1113 Rhode Island St. NE, Suite B
Albuquerque
New Mexico
87110
Contact Info
Phone: 
(505) 321-9620

Disclaimer

Groundworks provides these volunteer opportunities as a service to our community and does not assume any responsibility for the validity of such postings. To ensure accurate and up-to-date information, please contact the organization who posted the opportunity.

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