Board Member Volunteer

Uniting Distant Stars (UDS) is a nonprofit dedicated to educating and empowering young people in Liberia, West Africa, through education and vocational training skills. Since 2013, we’ve helped over 400 youth gain the knowledge and tools to succeed in a country with limited job opportunities.

We are a working board. As a small but mighty nonprofit, our board members don’t just govern—they do. Whether it’s reviewing grant applications, planning fundraising events, or connecting directly with partners in the US or Liberia, our board members are actively involved in advancing UDS. We need people ready to roll up their sleeves.

UDS is at an exciting growth phase, but we’re still a lean organization. Our board members are doers who take ownership of outcomes. If you’re looking for a board position that’s primarily advisory or ceremonial, this isn’t the right fit. However, if you’re energized by the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of Liberian youth while building something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

You can learn from the following alumni how learning skills from UDS transformed their lives:

• Alumni Testimonial:
  Harris Beyan Found His Purpose By Becoming An Electrician — Uniting Distant Stars
• Alumni Testimonial:
  Odell Gbehngeh Plans to Succeed With Her Business — Uniting Distant Stars
• Alumni Testimonial:
  Theophilus N Dobson Jr.’s Dream to Build a Power Plant — Uniting Distant Stars

We are currently in the midst of an exciting strategic planning process to guide our next five years. Our goals include:

• Hands-on committee work - Lead or support Finance or Fundraising initiatives (not just oversight)
• Active fundraising - Personally solicit donations, write grant applications, plan events
• Strategic implementation - Help execute our 5-year plan, not just approve it

• Hands-on committee work - Lead or support Finance or Fundraising initiatives (not just oversight)
• Active fundraising - Personally solicit donations, write grant applications, plan events
• Strategic implementation - Help execute our 5-year plan, not just approve it
• Operational support - Fill gaps in communications, partnership development, or program coordination as needed
• Leadership opportunities - Board Secretary and Fundraising Chair positions available for those ready to lead

• Provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance
• Set goals, develop policies, and monitor progress
• Ensure financial oversight and resource development
• Strengthen UDS through recruitment and community engagement
• Promote UDS’s mission and programs to the public
• Support and evaluate the Executive and Country Directors
• Participate actively in fundraising and donor development

• Passionate about UDS’s mission and vision
• Adaptable and committed to organizational growth
• Brings unique professional experience or community connections
• Adds diversity in background, expertise, or perspective
• Willing to prepare for and attend meetings, represent UDS at events, and help secure resources
• Open to learning and contributing skills in fundraising, governance, and advocacy
• Demonstrates integrity, collaboration, and a positive outlook
• Able to give two to four hours a month to support our work

Board terms: Three years, renewable up to five times.
Compensation: Volunteer position; expenses reimbursed per policy.

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