Be a Board Member

BECOME A BOARD MEMBER: PUT YOUR EXPERIENCE TO WORK FOR OUR COMMUNITY

Your leadership can help change lives.

Bethesda House of Schenectady works every day to address homelessness, provide essential services, and help individuals move toward greater stability and independence. Strong leadership and community involvement are essential to this mission—and we invite you to be part of it.

We are seeking dedicated, thoughtful, and community-minded individuals to join our volunteer Board of Directors. This is an opportunity to use your professional expertise, fresh perspective, and commitment to service to help guide an organization making a meaningful difference in the lives of some of our community’s most vulnerable residents.

We are especially interested in individuals with experience in:

  • Accounting and Finance — helping provide financial oversight and support responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
  • Mental Health and Behavioral Health — bringing knowledge and insight into the needs of the individuals and communities we serve.
  • Fundraising and Development — helping strengthen community engagement, expand donor support, and advance our fundraising efforts.

We welcome individuals who bring relevant professional experience, sound judgment, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine interest in Bethesda House’s mission.

What Is the Commitment?

Our full Board meets seven evenings per year, providing a meaningful way to contribute your time and expertise while balancing professional and personal responsibilities.

  • Board meetings: Fourth Tuesday of September, October, January, March, April, May, and June.
  • Meeting time: 5:30 p.m., beginning promptly.
  • Finance Committee: Meets monthly from September through June.
  • Development Committee: Meets monthly to plan and support fundraising activities throughout the year.
  • Nominating Committee: Meets four times per year, with additional communication by email.

Board members are encouraged to participate in committee work that aligns with their interests and expertise.

Make Your Experience Count

Serving on the Bethesda House Board is more than a volunteer role. It is an opportunity to help shape the future of an organization that provides housing, emergency services, case management, social work, clinical support, and other essential programs to individuals experiencing homelessness and economic hardship.

Your knowledge, ideas, and leadership can help strengthen our programs, support responsible decision-making, build community partnerships, and sustain our mission for the future.

Interested in learning more? We welcome the opportunity to speak with you about Board service and explore whether this volunteer role is a good fit for your interests and experience.

Please contact Bethesda House or call (518) 374-7873, ext. 1223 to speak with our Administrative Assistant.

Bring your experience. Share your perspective. Help make a difference.