PAWS Animal Adoption Center is looking for new board members to join our organization. If you are interested, please send a brief bio to director@pawsadoptioncenter.org.

These are the responsibilities of a board member for PAWS. Board meetings are the held the 4^th Tuesday of the month at PAWS at 6:30.

Attend all board and committee meetings(as appropriate) and major functions. If you are unable to attend, notify the Board President or committee chair as soon as possible.
Be informed about the organizations’ mission, services, policies, and programs.
Review agenda and supporting material prior to board and committee meetings. Advise the Board President or committee chair in advance of any topics that you want included on the agenda.
Serve on committees or task forces and offer to take on special assignments.
Make a personal financial contribution to the organization.
Inform others about the organization.
Suggest possible nominees to the board who can make significant contributions to the work of the board and the organization.
Keep up to date on development in the organizations field.
Follow conflict of interest and confidentiality policies. Any confidential information discussed or disclosed at board meeting shall remain confidential.
Refrain from making special request of the staff. Report any concerns about a staff members or procedure to the Operation Manager.
Assist the board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities, such as reviewing the organization’s annual financial statements.
Avoid abusing any privileges that being a board member might afford. Volunteer at least 2 hours a month at the shelter (as a volunteer only and not a board member) or 1 mobile.