CASA of Central Virginia Board Membership Application

Please answer the following questions completely so the Nominations Committee and the Board of Directors can get to know you. Applications will be due by May 2025 to be considered for the upcoming term. If approved, your term officially starts July 1 and an orientation session will be held in August. The first board meeting will be in September. Board meetings are four times per year on Fridays at 7:30 a.m. Please see the board member job description and pledge form on this page for more information before applying. You can also submit your form via the Microsoft Word version on this page.

We encourage anyone interested in joining the board to attend our board open house to learn more about the role and to network with other board members and staff. See below for details.

Board Open House

2025 Dates TBD

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Board Membership Application

Subject

Contact Information

Name

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone

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Company

Employer Mailing Address

Current Occupation

Acknowledgement of Screening Requirement

I understand that if I am selected to move forward, I will need to pass a thorough background check in accordance with National CASA/GAL standards before being accepted to the board of directors and every four years thereafter, to include: • reference checks from 3 unrelated contacts • criminal records check from the court jurisdiction in which I currently reside and work • state criminal records check • national criminal records check • national sex offender registry check • child protective services check • social security number check or the equivalent that allows for additional names, aliases and/or addresses to be obtained for further checks

Yes

Biographical Questions

1. Please briefly describe your academic and professional background, and other relevant experience.

2. Why do you seek a position on this board?

3. Please briefly outline the specific skills you bring, or contribution you hope to make, to this board.

4. Are you currently serving on another board of directors for another organization? If so, please list the organization’s name and your position/role.

5. Please describe any current or previous volunteer experience and include any experience you have in fundraising through events, direct asks for gifts or sponsorships, or any other means.

Application Information

To apply for an open board seat, please complete the questionnaire. Board seats are filled each spring but applications are accepted throughout the year. Applicants are encouraged to join committees prior to joining the board. CASA of Central Virginia is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Board Member Job Description

Board Member Pledge Form

Board Membership Application (MS Word)