Serve on a Board to improve mental health and substance use services in Milwaukee County

Agency Information

Agency:		Vital Voices for Mental Health
Incorporation Year:		1998
Annual Budget:		$100,000 to $249,999
Board Meetings Held:		Monthly
Current Board Size:		13
Number Paid Staff:		7
Number Volunteer Staff:		0
Primary Group(s) Served:		Adults People With Disabilities
Developmental Stage:		Established
Amount of Time Required:		Under 4 hrs/mo.
Board Terms Begin:		there is no set month
Term Length:		3 Years
Applications Accepted:		anytime
Meeting Date and Time:		5:45 P.m. Fourth Wednesday Of The Month
Openings Available:		4
Trainings or Orientations Provided:		Yes
Training Description:		We send new members to a BoardStar orientation. We also provide a special orientation about our agency and board responsibilities for the new members. Each new member gets a mentor on the board as well.
Financial Commitment:		Yes
Financial Amount:		$100 suggested but not required
Committee Service:		Yes
Committee List:		Executive/Finance Personnel/Board Development Development Program
Other Requirements:		-- Assist with fund-raising activities, including annual Bowlathon. -- Attend meetings on regular basis. Board meetings are 8 times a year.

Position Information

Primary Contact:

Sue Clark, Executive Director, (414) 771-4368, (email)

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Position title:

Serve on a Board to improve mental health and substance use services in Milwaukee County

Description:

Vital Voices needs individuals to serve on its Board of Directors and/or its committees. The Board plays a crucial role in setting policies and procedures for our advocacy work on behalf of people with mental illness and substance use disorders. Since our agency is small, our board plays a very hands-on role in providing oversight for our organization. It's a great way to be a part of improving the quality of care for people with mental illness in our community. We particularly need individuals with Human Resource experience!

Health:

Mental Health
Substance Abuse

Public, Societal Benefit:

Advocacy

Skills Or Expertise:

Accounting & Auditing
Fund Development
Human Resources
Management & Organizational Development
Marketing & Public Relations
Public Policy & Advocacy
General Skills

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