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Why Join the Advisory Council?

• Share Your Expertise: Contribute your knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact.
• Community Engagement: Serve as an ambassador, connecting our organization with the broader community through advocacy and fundraising. Learn about new resources that can help folks in your town.
• Leadership Opportunities: Potential to fill future board seats and take on greater responsibilities.

Who Can Join?

The Advisory Council is comprised of individuals representing towns, community organizations and interests concerned with older adults. We welcome representatives from all towns in our service region.

How to Get Involved

If you’re interested in joining our Advisory Council, please contact us at info@seniorsolutionsvt.org or call (802) 885-2655 to learn more about the application process and upcoming meetings. Your involvement can make a significant difference in your community. We look forward to welcoming you to our Advisory Council.

Are you passionate about promoting the well-being and dignity of older adults? Do you want to help shape the future for Southeastern Vermont older residents? Do you want share your knowledge and skills with a team committed to serving our community?

If so, we want to talk to you!

Senior Solutions is excited to announce an open call for applications to join our Board of Directors. We are looking for individuals who share our commitment to older Vermonters and who can bring diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives to our board. If your expertise is in nonprofit governance, finance, fundraising, strategic planning, marketing, legal aid, or senior services, we welcome your application! As a board member, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute your expertise and passion to help shape the future of our organization and ensure our communities support older Vermonters and their caregivers.

Board member responsibilities:

• Oversee the system of services developed by Senior Solutions and is responsible for setting policy, raising funds, allocating resources, and evaluating programs and personnel.
• Attend monthly, two-hour board meetings. These are held in person at our Springfield office with an option to attend by Zoom.
• Participate in at least one of the following board committees:
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Public Relations and Development
  • Program and Planning
  • Public Policy
  • Board Development
• Board terms are for three years.
• Each board member must pass a background check, sign a conflict of interest statement, and sign a confidentiality agreement.

If you are intrigued by this opportunity, please apply for board membership. Questions? Contact Mark Boutwell, Executive Director.