At The Ability Collective, we believe that everyone deserves to feel like they belong and we’re working hard to make that a reality for people with disabilities in Barry County. Right now, we’re looking for new board members to help guide our mission and grow our impact. If you care about inclusion, accessibility, and creating a more connected, welcoming community, we’d love for you to consider joining our working board.
What’s a “Working Board”?
We’re a grassroots organization, which means we collaborate and get things done together. Our board members are active volunteers who help shape big-picture goals and pitch in with hands-on tasks like fundraising, spreading the word about our work, and helping us connect with the community.
Right now, our biggest priorities are raising awareness and securing the funding we need to launch programs that reflect the real needs of our community. While we complete our community needs assessment, our board plays a key role in making sure we’re listening, learning, and staying true to our mission.
We Especially Welcome Self-Advocates and Allies
We believe that the best ideas come from the people most affected by the issues we’re trying to solve. That’s why we strongly encourage self-advocates, as well as parents, siblings, caregivers, and allies, to apply. Your lived experience matters. Your voice belongs at the table. Whether you’ve served on a board before or are completely new to this, we’ll support you every step of the way.
What Makes a Great Board Member?
You don’t need to be an expert, just someone who sincerely cares about our mission, is willing to learn, and can offer your time and ideas to help us grow. We’re looking for folks who:
- Are passionate about disability inclusion and accessibility
- Live in (or have strong ties to) Barry County
- Want to actively participate in fundraising and community outreach
- Are team players who bring kindness, creativity, and follow-through
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like a good fit for you, or someone you know, we’d love to hear from you! You can learn more and apply here: https://forms.gle/8C1RKGJBQsj2NbS39. If you or your loved one would be more successful with an alternative format for the application, please reach out to maggie@theabilitycollective.org.
Together, we can build a community where everyone has the chance to thrive.