Volunteer Application
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Board of Director Eligibility The Board of Directors provides fiduciary oversight, strategic guidance, and mission stewardship. Board members are responsible for ensuring the Foundation’s financial health, ethical integrity, and long-term sustainability. This is a working and governance board, meaning members contribute both strategic oversight and active participation aligned with their capacity. General Eligibility Board members must: Be at least 18 years old Demonstrate commitment to the Foundation’s mission and values Be able to fulfill fiduciary duties of care, loyalty, and obedience Disclose and appropriately manage any conflicts of interest Agree to comply with all Foundation policies (confidentiality, ethics, conflict of interest) We seek a skills-based and lived-experience-informed board. Experience in one or more of the following is strongly valued: Mental health, healthcare, or public health Nonprofit governance or operations Finance, accounting, or budgeting Legal, compliance, or risk management Fundraising, development, or grant writing Marketing, communications, or digital outreach Community organizing or advocacy Lived experience navigating mental health systems or care disruption No single board member is expected to possess all skills. Paperflower Foundation values representation. Priority consideration may be given to individuals who: Identify as LGBTQ+ Identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) Have lived experience related to mental health, disability, poverty, or systemic barriers to care Lived experience is recognized as expertise. Board members are expected to: Acknowledge the role of systemic, social, and economic factors in mental health disparities Support the Foundation’s focus on LGBTQ+ individuals, BIPOC communities, and other vulnerable populations Engage in governance that respects lived experience and community-informed perspectives Individuals whose views or conduct conflict with these expectations may not be eligible for board service. 5. Board Member Responsibilities All Board members are expected to: Attend and actively participate in quarterly Board meetings Review materials and prepare for meetings Serve on at least one committee or working group Support fundraising, advocacy, or outreach in ways aligned with capacity Act as ambassadors for the Foundation Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards
Board of Director Roles Treasurer Oversees financial health and reporting Reviews budgets, financial statements, and audits Chairs or serves on the Finance Committee Ensures compliance with nonprofit financial regulations Secretary Oversees accurate meeting minutes and records Ensures governance documents are maintained Supports compliance with bylaws and reporting requirements
Volunteer Eligibility Requirements Volunteers must: Be 18 years of age or older Demonstrate alignment with the mission and values of Paperflower Foundation Be able to commit to responsibilities in a reliable and respectful manner Complete a volunteer application and screening process Values & Mission Alignment Paperflower Foundation prioritizes access to mental health care for LGBTQ+ individuals, BIPOC communities, and others facing systemic barriers. Volunteers are expected to: Acknowledge the role of structural, social, and economic factors in health disparities Approach communities with humility, respect, and curiosity Support the Foundation’s focus without attempting to redirect or dilute its mission Volunteers whose beliefs conflict with this focus may not be a fit. Collaboration & Conduct Volunteers must: Work collaboratively with staff, board members, and other volunteers Respect differing perspectives while maintaining alignment with organizational values Communicate professionally and constructively Accept feedback and accountability as part of healthy teamwork Avoid disruptive, dismissive, or harmful behavior toward marginalized communities Confidentiality & Ethics Volunteers must: Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive or internal Foundation information Never access, request, or share Protected Health Information (PHI) Adhere to ethical standards and organizational policies Sign confidentiality and conduct agreements as required Time & Reliability Expectations Volunteers are expected to: Commit to agreed-upon schedules or project timelines Communicate promptly if availability changes Complete tasks responsibly and on time Respect boundaries related to scope of role and authority Boundaries & Scope Volunteers may not: Provide clinical advice, therapy, or medical guidance Represent the Foundation without authorization Engage in political campaigning or lobbying under the Foundation’s name Use volunteer roles for personal, professional, or ideological agendas Cultural Humility & Community Respect Volunteers are expected to: Engage in ongoing learning around mental health, stigma, and access barriers Avoid minimizing or dismissing lived experiences Respect gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability, immigration status, and cultural background Use inclusive language and affirming practices Disqualifying Factors An individual may not serve as a volunteer if they: Demonstrate hostility toward LGBTQ+ individuals or BIPOC communities Deny or minimize systemic contributors to health disparities Are unable to follow confidentiality or conduct expectations Seek to use the role to advance personal political or ideological beliefs Engage in behavior inconsistent with the Foundation’s mission or values
Committee Eligibility Requirements 1. General Committee Eligibility (All Committees) To serve on any Board or Board-authorized committee, individuals must: Be a current Board member or an approved non-board volunteer/advisor Demonstrate alignment with the Foundation’s mission and guiding principles Maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct Agree to committee-specific expectations and scope of authority Avoid conflicts of interest or disclose them in advance Committee service is a privilege, not an entitlement. 2. Fundraising & Grants Committee Eligibility Criteria Because this committee directly impacts financial integrity, donor trust, and public representation, additional standards apply. Required Alignment & Capacity Members must: Demonstrate understanding of structural causes of mental health access gaps Support the Foundation’s prioritization of LGBTQ+ individuals, BIPOC communities, and other vulnerable populations Be comfortable engaging with funders using values-aligned, justice-informed language Respect boundaries between charitable mission and political activity Disqualifying Factors (Fundraising/Grants) Individuals may not serve on this committee if they: Minimize or deny systemic contributors to health disparities Object to the Foundation’s stated population priorities Seek to redirect funds toward causes outside the Foundation’s mission Promote donor narratives that undermine community dignity or lived experience Attempt to influence funding decisions for personal, professional, or ideological gain Additional Expectations Members are expected to: Participate in grant strategy, review, or donor stewardship Use approved messaging and materials Refrain from unilateral donor contact without authorization Accept feedback regarding tone, framing, or representation 3. Community Outreach Committee Eligibility Criteria Because this committee interfaces with communities, partners, and the public, eligibility is values- and conduct-sensitive. Required Alignment & Conduct Members must: Demonstrate cultural humility and respect for lived experience Be affirming of LGBTQ+ identities and aware of racial and cultural dynamics affecting access to care Understand how stigma, discrimination, and policy shape mental health outcomes Communicate in a way that is non-judgmental, trauma-informed, and respectful Disqualifying Factors (Community Outreach) Individuals may not serve on this committee if they: Engage in dismissive or harmful language toward LGBTQ+ or BIPOC communities Frame access issues as primarily individual failure or moral deficit Use outreach platforms to advance personal political, religious, or ideological views Demonstrate inability to collaborate respectfully across differences Represent the Foundation in ways inconsistent with its values or messaging Additional Expectations Members are expected to: Follow approved talking points and outreach guidelines Defer to community-informed leadership when engaging external groups Accept correction and accountability when missteps occur Avoid “savior” or extractive narratives in community engagement Non-board individuals serving on committees must: Complete a values and mission alignment screening Sign confidentiality and conduct agreements Acknowledge that committee participation does not confer governance authority Serve at the discretion of the Board or Committee Chair
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