Join the HOEC Board!
Are you interested in horticultural education, growing fruit, and increasing access to stronger, healthier, more independent food systems? If so, we need you!
Home Orchard Education Center seeks positive, enthusiastic, fruit-loving individuals interested in joining our Board of Directors.
Interested in supporting hands-on opportunities for horticultural education, volunteerism, and intergenerational community connection? We believe that all people, regardless of financial barriers, should have the power to build stronger, healthier, more independent food systems.
Experience working on a nonprofit board is very rewarding. It offers valuable learning opportunities involving stimulating and knowledgeable staff and volunteers. It broadens your knowledge of community and what it means to have sustainable food resources.
What Does The HOEC Board Of Directors Do?
It is important to know that the HOEC board is a working and fundraising board. Being part of a working board means that board members have some additional responsibilities related to the essential functioning of the organization, such as helping to create new policies, fundraising, and serving on committees (typically 3-5 per year)
The role of the HOEC Board is to ensure the organization works towards and adheres to its stated purpose and mission, to make decisions in the best interest of HOEC, and to ensure that applicable laws and regulations are being followed. This means that board members attend board meetings, brainstorm and share ideas with each other, support and work with the Executive Director, and vote on important issues. Titled board members also perform tasks related to their specific office.
Being part of the HOEC Board of Directors is voluntary. No payment or other type of compensation is offered.
Interest Form: Submitting this form does not commit you to anything. It’s the first step in our nominating process. Our team will be in touch to answer questions and share more details.
For more information:
Learn about Home Orchard Education Center’s mission and history HERE
For additional inquiries or clarifications, please email HOEC Executive Director, Tonia Lordy
