Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Ability Tree First Coast! Ability Tree (ATFC) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization. We envision individuals and families living with disabilities being accepted and supported in their local community, enjoying healthy relationships in their neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and churches.
Fulfilling our vision involves people who are compassionate and willing to give of their time and serve on a team. If that sounds like something you might be interested in, take a moment to read about the Resource Development Council Member position.
What is the Resource Development Council position?
RDC is a Think Tank team that will uses the skills, backgrounds, knowledge, reputations, and relationships of our Members to develop Ability Tree and its mission by finding beneficial resources. Resources include funds (thru events, grants, etc), business partnerships, and community collaboration. The RDC Member will support the work of ATFC and provide mission-based ideas and solutions.
RDC Member responsibilities:
- Contribute ideas and solutions that will create affordable ways to meet the needs of the our disability community.
- Assist the ATFC Board in growing the resources we need to meet our mission
- Develop inclusive events & fundraisers that are creative & unique to our community.
- Assist the Council chairman in identifying and recruiting other RDC Members, fulfilling ATFC’s commitment to a diverse team that reflects the communities ATFC serves
- Serve on a committee or task force based on the needs identified
- Represent ATFC in the community
Council terms/participation:
RDC Members will commit for one year and then can reassess commitment. Think Tank meetings are held monthly for 1 hour/meeting.
What are the Qualifications?
This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual who is passionate about making an impact in the community. We are looking for a variety of members who are creative, "Type-A", generous, influential, strategic thinker, insightful, outgoing, or the like. We want diverse perspectives in how to accomplish our mission.
Other qualifications include:
- Age 18+
- Follows through with commitment
- A team player - able to build agreement and collaboration within the team
- Committed to and desires an understanding of ATFC’s beneficiaries (individuals with disabilities & their families and community partners)
- Character qualities of integrity, credibility, and dependability
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information about our organization, please visit http://abilitytreefc.org.
