Why Volunteer to Be on the Board of Directors?
Becoming a board member at River Cities Humane Society for Cats is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of homeless cats in our community. As a non-profit, no-kill shelter, we rely on the leadership, dedication, and expertise of our Board of Directors to guide our mission and ensure we continue to provide the best care possible.
Reasons to Serve on the Board:
Reasons to Serve on the Board:
Make a Meaningful Difference – Your involvement directly helps shape the future of the shelter, ensuring that more cats receive the care, medical treatment, and forever homes they deserve.
Use Your Skills for Good
Use Your Skills for Good
Whether your background is in business, fundraising, law, marketing, veterinary medicine, finance, or community outreach, your expertise can strengthen our organization and help us grow.
Support a Cause You Love
Support a Cause You Love
If you're passionate about animal welfare, this is a way to go beyond volunteering and have a direct say in the shelter’s policies, programs, and long-term vision.
Help Drive Fundraising & Community Engagement
Help Drive Fundraising & Community Engagement
As a board member, you’ll play a role in fundraising efforts like Tails at Twilight, donor outreach, and grant applications to keep our shelter operating and thriving.
Build Connections & Leadership Skills
Build Connections & Leadership Skills
Serving on a non-profit board is a valuable leadership experience, providing networking opportunities and allowing you to collaborate with like-minded animal lovers and community leaders.
Ensure the Shelter’s Long-Term Success
Ensure the Shelter’s Long-Term Success
The Board of Directors helps with strategic planning, financial oversight, and policy-making, ensuring the sustainability of our organization for years to come.