CHEER For Life Foundation Board Application
We are honored that you are interested in serving on the board of the CHEER For Life Foundation. This application is the first step in our effort to get to know you, your interest in contributing to the organization, and the energy / expertise you could bring to furthering our organization's mission and grant-making efforts.
Once received, your application will be reviewed and you can expect to hear from a member of our board within 1–2 weeks to discuss available opportunities and next steps. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will request any additional information that might be required and look to schedule an interview with existing board members to discuss your interest and qualifications in greater detail as well as the commitment required to volunteer with the CHEER For Life Foundation board.
We offer two different positions to structure board participation, depending on an individual’s interest and availability:
Board Members: Full board directors with voting rights, expected term of at least two years.
Board Observers: Contributors to the board and key committees / initiatives, expected term at least six months.
Everyone on the board is expected to attend meetings once a month, either in person or via conference call. (monthly meetings are generally held virtually on Wednesday evenings, with quarterly in-person meetings typically held on Saturday mornings, in the San Francisco Bay Area). Please review our bylaws for a deeper dive into board responsibilities – and we also welcome anyone interested to attend an open session to understand more about the board process.
Board Application Cycle
Board applications are accepted based on organizational need and available opportunities.
Explore Board & Volunteer Opportunities
We are always excited to hear from community members interested in supporting the CHEER For Life Foundation. If you have not yet discussed Board service with a current Board member, or would simply like to learn more before applying, we encourage you to visit our Volunteer Interest page.
There, you can learn more about the Foundation, Board service, and the many ways you can contribute your time, experience, and skills to our organization.