Board members come from all backgrounds, bringing diverse talents to the organizations they serve.
Anyone over eighteen years old is qualified to serve on a board. Read the organization's Certificate of Incorporation, by-laws and any other organizational documents to learn about its purposes. Review the organization's latest financial report to see how it spends its money and evaluate its economic health. Learn about the organization's programs - read its publications, visit its program sites. Talk to current and former board members to learn about what the board does.