Join our Board

Thank you for your interest in joining our Board of Directors.   Our Board is the guardian of the organization's mission. Board Members serve terms of three years, and collectively the Board of Directors is ultimately responsible for WAMOW's long-term well-being.

Board Member Responsibilities

• Oversees organization

• Accountable for financial stewardship of WAMOW

• Guards the mission of WAMOW

• Determines policies including quality assurance

• Participates in long-range planning process

• Approves grant applications and annual budget

• Hires Program Coordinator/Director/Director and delegates management

• Does not interfere in operations

• Fiduciary duties of care, loyalty and obedience to WAMOW and in carrying out Board role

• Behave professionally and with courtesy and respect at all times

All Board Members are expected to abide by the following code of conduct:

• Represent the interests of the organization and ensure it carries out its mission

• Not use the organization or my service on this board for my own personal advantage or for the individual advantage of my friends or supporters

• Keep confidential information confidential

• Approach all Board issues with an open mind, prepared to make the best decision for the whole organization

• Do nothing to violate the trust of those who elected me to the Board or those we serve

• Never exercise authority as a board member except when acting in a meeting with the full Board or as delegated by the Board

• Abide by the Wolfeboro Area Meals on Wheels, Inc. values of compassion, respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence.