Opportunities From: United Way of King County

Volunteer: Board Treasurer

Skate Like a Girl is changing the culture of skateboarding so that women and girls can participate with confidence, build community, and develop their capabilities on and off the board.

More than 5,000 women and girls step onto a skateboard with the help of Skate Like a Girl, each year. Our three chapters in Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco engage over 15,000 people, of all ages and all genders, through skate camps, community events, and leadership development programs.

By providing opportunities to be involved in the skateboarding community we empower young people, especially young women, to grow into strong, confident leaders who promote and implement social equity.

Requirements: 

Financial knowledge of the organization. Personal commitment to devote the time necessary to perform the responsibilities of Treasurer. Understanding of financial accounting for nonprofit organizations, including corporate philanthropy, and government reporting. Strong project management and communication skills including public speaking.

Responsibilities:

Serves as Chair of the Finance Committee. Manages, with the Finance Committee, the Board’s review of, and action related to, the Board’s financial responsibilities. Works with the Executive Director and Chapter Directors, Development staff to ensure that appropriate financial reports are made available to the Board on a timely basis. Approximately one meeting and (3-4 hours) per month. Assists the Executive Director and Chapter Directors in preparing the annual budget, and presenting the budget to the Board for approval. Approximately 10-15 hours per year. Validate and file taxes in accordance with federal and state requirements. Approximately 10 hours per year. Works with the Finance Committee and the Executive Director to develop Fiscal Policies for recommendation to the Board to ensure the financial integrity and sustainability of the organization. Works with the Finance Committee and the Executive Director to develop long-term financial strategies. Keeps currently informed of legal, regulatory and sector developments relating to the Board’s financial responsibilities.

 

Organization: Skate Like A Girl

Skate Like a Girl is changing the culture of skateboarding so that women and girls can participate with confidence, build community, and develop their capabilities on and off the board.

More than 5,000 women and girls step onto a skateboard with the help of Skate Like a Girl, each year. Our three chapters in Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco engage over 15,000 people, of all ages and all genders, through skate camps, community events, and leadership development programs.

By providing opportunities to be involved in the skateboarding community we empower young people, especially young women, to grow into strong, confident leaders who promote and implement social equity.

Requirements: 

Financial knowledge of the organization. Personal commitment to devote the time necessary to perform the responsibilities of Treasurer. Understanding of financial accounting for nonprofit organizations, including corporate philanthropy, and government reporting. Strong project management and communication skills including public speaking.

Responsibilities:

Serves as Chair of the Finance Committee. Manages, with the Finance Committee, the Board’s review of, and action related to, the Board’s financial responsibilities. Works with the Executive Director and Chapter Directors, Development staff to ensure that appropriate financial reports are made available to the Board on a timely basis. Approximately one meeting and (3-4 hours) per month. Assists the Executive Director and Chapter Directors in preparing the annual budget, and presenting the budget to the Board for approval. Approximately 10-15 hours per year. Validate and file taxes in accordance with federal and state requirements. Approximately 10 hours per year. Works with the Finance Committee and the Executive Director to develop Fiscal Policies for recommendation to the Board to ensure the financial integrity and sustainability of the organization. Works with the Finance Committee and the Executive Director to develop long-term financial strategies. Keeps currently informed of legal, regulatory and sector developments relating to the Board’s financial responsibilities.

 

Organization: Skate Like A Girl

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98109

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Instructor

Do you love skateboarding, like seeing more people skateboard, and want to give back to your community? Become a volunteer skateboarding instructor and help teach kids and adults how to shred! This opportunity is year round and training is provided. This position ideal for confident skateboarders of all abilities that have patience, good communication skills, and enjoy seeing people learn.

Organization: Skate Like A Girl

Do you love skateboarding, like seeing more people skateboard, and want to give back to your community? Become a volunteer skateboarding instructor and help teach kids and adults how to shred! This opportunity is year round and training is provided. This position ideal for confident skateboarders of all abilities that have patience, good communication skills, and enjoy seeing people learn.

Organization: Skate Like A Girl

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 98109

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Media Volunteer

Are you an aspiring photographer or videographer? We are always in need of new media content. Along with a dedicated staff team, you will have the opportunity to create short edits, videos, and photograph our various programs. Applicants are required to use personal camera equipment and access to editing software. Come and have a blast with us out at the skate park and make some memories!

Organization: Skate Like A Girl

Are you an aspiring photographer or videographer? We are always in need of new media content. Along with a dedicated staff team, you will have the opportunity to create short edits, videos, and photograph our various programs. Applicants are required to use personal camera equipment and access to editing software. Come and have a blast with us out at the skate park and make some memories!

Organization: Skate Like A Girl

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 98109

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Special Event Support

We are looking for volunteers that are excited about supporting our big and small events - including Wheels of Fortune, the northwest's largest girls skateboarding contest and our annual benefit concert Rock N Rollers.

Organization: Skate Like A Girl

We are looking for volunteers that are excited about supporting our big and small events - including Wheels of Fortune, the northwest's largest girls skateboarding contest and our annual benefit concert Rock N Rollers.

Organization: Skate Like A Girl

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >13 years old

Zip Code: 98109

Allow Groups: No