Social Services Advisory Board Members (Alexandria, VA)

Alexandria's Social Services Advisory Board is part of a formal system of Boards and Commissions through which citizens can advise City Council. We're looking for additional members and want you to join us!
The Social Services Advisory Board:

• Interests itself in all matters pertaining to the social welfare of the people of the City, including issues such as housing and mental health, and serves as the public welfare advisory board of the City; 
• Monitors the formulation and implementation of social welfare programs in the City
• Advises City officials on public welfare issues such as food insecurity, youth development, and domestic violence
• Submits to City Council an annual report and other reports that the Board believes to be of interest and concern to the City

The Board meets once per month for 1-2 hours (the third Monday of each month). Approximately 4 hours per month are required of Board members. Over the past year, the Board has worked on issues ranging from City employee benefits and workplace accommodations, housing affordability, and access to healthy foods for all Alexandrians.

Term length: 3 years
Term limit: 10 years
Interested in applying to join us? Please see application here or contact Abby Horrell with questions or for additional information about the Social Services Advisory Board (abbycurranhorrell@gmail.com) 
**This opportunity requires external sign-up. After signing up here, you will be redirected to an external sign-up link.**