The Arc of King County advocates for the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, learn, work, and play in the community - improving the quality of life for all of us. Founded in 1936, The Arc serves thousands of individuals with disabilities and their families each year, through information and referral, parent and family support, and advocacy.
In 2016, The Arc's inaugural young professionals board was formed to increase engagement and service efforts among 21-35 year old professionals in King County. Please contact Madeline at mwood@arcofkingcounty.org if you're interested!
The contract items are listed below:
- Stay informed about the organization’s mission, services, policies and programs.
- Attend at least 75% of monthly YPB meetings.
- Attend at least one special event run by The Arc of King County office, including either springtime Gala and/or attending the fall 5k for Inclusion.
- Introduce new potential members to the organization through special events and personal outreach including potential YPB members.
- Support and participate in at least three (75%) of the quarterly YPB-planned events.
- Share connections to businesses, workplaces, schools and/or other groups that can host events or speakers, donate in-kind items or services, become corporate or institutional sponsors, or otherwise support our mission.
- Become a member and attend one advocacy day during the 2017 Legislative Session, and bring at least five new members to The Arc.
- Attend the yearly board retreat to participate in further developing and defining the YPB .
- Contribute your volunteer time, connections for sponsorship and in-kind donations, and invite your personal network to our largest annual event (yet to be determined).
- Raise a minimum of $500 dollars over the course of the year (this includes memberships)
