Board of Directors Volunteer Opportunities
The Corina Mae Foundation is growing, and we are seeking dedicated, compassionate leaders to join our Board of Directors. Our mission is to connect disabled individuals across Alabama with clear, accessible, and trustworthy resources — and we cannot do this work without strong, community‑rooted leadership.
We welcome applicants who bring heart, lived experience, professional insight, or a passion for disability inclusion. Disabled individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Serving on our Board of Directors
Serving on our Board of Directors is an opportunity to help shape a statewide disability resource network built on clarity, dignity, and community care.
This is a volunteer position, and we deeply understand that people have jobs, families, and responsibilities. We work to schedule meetings and events around directors’ availability.
Directors may join meetings via video call when needed.
All directors’ names and short bios will be featured on our website to help build trust and transparency with the communities we serve.
About The Volunteer Position
Our Board of Directors provides guidance, oversight, and vision for the foundation’s programs, partnerships, and long‑term direction. Board members help ensure that our work remains ethical, community‑centered, and aligned with our mission.
This role is ideal for:
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Community leaders
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Professionals from any field
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Passionate volunteers who want to make a meaningful impact
Alabama residents are preferred, but out‑of‑state applicants will be considered.
Applicants must be 19 years of age or older.
Experience in management or director‑level roles is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities:
The Board of Directors is responsible for providing organizational oversight, mission‑aligned guidance, and ethical leadership through the following duties.
Strategic Guidance
Board members help shape the overall direction of the foundation.
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Offer insight on long‑term goals, priorities, and growth
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Provide feedback on new ideas, projects, and partnerships
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Help keep the mission centered, especially around disability inclusion and accessible resources
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Ask thoughtful questions to ensure the organization is moving in a healthy, sustainable direction
Community Engagement
Directors serve as visible, trusted supporters of the foundation in their own circles.
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Share information about the foundation and its resources with local communities
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Connect CMF with community groups, organizations, and leaders who care about disability and access
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Represent the foundation at events or meetings when possible
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Help us listen to what disabled individuals and families in the community are actually asking for
Program Oversight
Board members help ensure that what we create is useful, ethical, and aligned with our mission.
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Review major initiatives, such as new resource guides or statewide projects
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Provide feedback on clarity, accessibility, and real‑world usefulness
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Identify gaps in services or information that the foundation might address
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Support continuous improvement, especially around accessibility and plain‑language communication
Ethical stewardship
Directors help protect the integrity and trustworthiness of the foundation.
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Promote transparency and accountability in how decisions are made
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Uphold our values of inclusion, respect, and disability‑centered work
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Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information
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Act in the best interest of disabled individuals and families we serve, and of the organization as a whole
Meeting Participation
We understand that board members have jobs and busy lives. Meetings are designed to be respectful of that reality.
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Attend scheduled board meetings when possible (in‑person or via video call)
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Review materials in advance so meetings can be focused and efficient
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Participate in discussion and voting on key decisions
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Communicate scheduling needs, so we can plan meetings around directors’ work and life commitments
Directors may join meetings via video call when necessary, and we do our best to schedule around work hours and other responsibilities.
Support for Events
Event participation is appreciated, not required.
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Attend or support events such as community gatherings, awareness activities, or resource‑sharing events when able
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Help spread the word about events within personal and professional networks
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Offer feedback on how events can be more accessible and welcoming
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Participate in planning or hosting only when it fits your schedule and capacity
Who We're Seeking
We are seeking individuals who can contribute to the strength and integrity of our Board. This section outlines the qualities that help ensure effective leadership.
Community-minded leaders
Individuals who care deeply about strengthening disability inclusion in Alabama and beyond. People who show up for their communities, listen well, and understand the importance of building trust with disabled individuals and families.
Advocates for accessibility and resource equity
Individuals who believe that every disabled person deserves clear, accessible, and dignified information. Passion for fairness, inclusion, and removing barriers is more important than formal experience.
Reliable, collaborative decision‑makers
Volunteers who communicate openly, follow through on commitments, and work respectfully with others. We value people who contribute thoughtfully to group discussions and help create a supportive, solutions‑focused board environment.
Willing learners and adaptable contributors
People who are open to growing with a developing organization. You don’t need prior board experience — just a willingness to learn, ask questions, and help shape a foundation that is still expanding its reach and impact.
Ready to Apply?
If you feel called to support disability inclusion across Alabama, we would love to hear from you. Your leadership can help build a more connected, informed, and empowered future for disabled individuals and their families.
To begin the application process, please click the button below to access the application through Google Forms.
On the application, you will be asked to review and acknowledge several required policies, including our Bylaws. Please read each document carefully and ensure you fully understand them before submitting your application.
Have questions? Feel free to email us at Contact@the-corina-mae-foundation.org — we’re happy to help.
The following documents are in draft form and will be formally approved at the first Board of Directors meeting.
Click the "Apply Now" button below to begin application process