2026 Board of Directors Application

Board of Directors Application Questions

Applications are open now through Friday, October 23rd. Please email your completed application to klogan@westfieldyap.org

Each board member is asked to complete a Westfield Youth Assistance Program (WYAP) Board Membership Agreement when elected. The agreement states the following:

I understand that as a member of the Board of Directors of the Westfield Youth Assistance Program, I have a legal and ethical responsibility to ensure that the organization does the best work possible in pursuit of its goals. I believe in the purpose and mission of WYAP, and I will act responsibly and prudently as its steward. As part of my responsibilities as a board member:

  1. I will interpret the organization’s work and values to the community, represent the organization and act as a spokesperson.
  2. In turn, I will interpret our constituencies’ needs and values to the organization, speak out for their interests, and hold the organization accountable on their behalf.
  3. I will attend six (6) of the eight (8) general board meetings each year which typically fall on the 4th Thursday of the month (with exceptions) 7-8:30 am. If applicable, I will attend five (5) out of six (6) Executive Board Meetings.
  4. I will attend the local board retreat annually (typically in January).
  5. I will make a financial contribution with either a give or get that is meaningful to the organization at the value of $500 or more, no later than December 1 of each year without having to be asked.
  6. I will attend 2 or more fundraisers, programmatic events, and/or other board volunteer opportunities; in addition, I will attend special events and committee meetings.
  7. I will excuse myself from discussions and votes where I have a conflict of interest.
  8. I will stay informed about what is going on in the organization. I will ask questions and request information. I will participate in and take responsibility for making decisions on issues, policies, or other matters. I will not stay silent if I have questions or concerns.
  9. While I am a member of this Board, I will make every effort to vote in every public election.
  10. I will work in good faith with staff and other board members as partners toward achieving our goals.
  11. I will complete my Board Term of 3 years and have an option to renew for 3 years.
  12. If I don’t fulfill these organizational commitments, I expect a member of the executive committee to contact me and discuss my responsibilities with me.