Join Our Board!
Parkour Visions is looking for people in the Portland and Seattle areas to join our board of directors! We are especially seeking people with experience in fundraising, advocacy, technology, fiscal management, and education/teaching (in schools), but enthusiastically welcome anyone, with any background, who is passionate about our mission and work.
About Parkour Visions Board of Directors
The role of the Parkour Visions Board of Directors is to ensure our mission—helping people overcoming barriers through movement and play—is carried out in an inclusive, responsible, and ethical way. We are playful and professional; committed to learning and growing together as we take on difficult conversations and unique challenges in our organization and community.
Currently, our board is composed of community leaders from Seattle and Portland (meet them here). We are of different ages, races, sexual orientations, and professional backgrounds.
What is involved?
5–10 hours a month: On average, board members give about ten hours of volunteer time a month. This includes quarterly board meetings and monthly committee meetings that run 1.5-2 hours each. Members often also serve as volunteers during our community events!
3-year term: A board member’s term is three years, with a three-term limit.
Currently, our board meetings are virtual. We aim for an annual in-person board retreat in Washington or Oregon state.
What are we currently up to?
Our board is undertaking a community-driven strategic planning process to develop key performance metrics and milestones as our Seattle and Portland branches expand. We also have scheduled discussions around gender and anti-racism in parkour/youth recreation. We regularly have introspective conversations about how to be more effective, inclusive, and impactful.
Board Service Requirements
Desire to work with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Willing to contribute and commit time to participate in the board, including serving on at least one committee or attending local events.
Willingness to be an ambassador for Parkour Visions, our mission, and our programs
A mature, sensitive, team-oriented, and communicative individual.
Expertise in areas that support organizational oversight, strategy, partnerships, fundraising, advocacy, or communications. Examples include background in finance, law, education/teaching, social work, technology marketing/communications, or public policy;
AND/ORCurrent or former student of Parkour Visions, or individuals with lived experience similar to many of our students and families.
WHAT IF I HAVENT WORKED WITH A BOARD or NONPROFIT BEFORE?
We are committed to having a diverse community of voices supporting our organization. Even if you do not have prior nonprofit experience, our board engages in on-going group learning at our board meetings. We also have lots of other opportunities to get involved as a volunteer if board service isn’t quite the right fit right now.
Benefits
Know that you make a real difference in the lives of our students and community.
Leadership development opportunities and training, including building expertise in board governance and budgeting, community organizing, event planning, etc.
Cultural awareness and education about supporting communities of different abilities, ages, races, and identities.
Build relationships with a broad spectrum of individuals connected to Parkour Visions.
Curious?
Please email info@parkourvision.org with your resume and a brief (no more than one page) letter of interest sharing what excites you about Parkour Visions.
We will arrange a meeting or phone conversation with the board chair and/or executive director and another board director.
The board will review your materials and vote to approve your membership at or before the next meeting.
You will sign our board Agreement and receive board member materials.
You will attend the next board meeting.
We believe strongly in transparency and are happy to field any questions and provide documentation regarding our financial and operational health.