The Boards and Commissions Fellowship is an opportunity for individuals in Nebraska to learn how to effectively serve on a local board and commission. The goal of this fellowship is to diversify the pool of qualified candidates and give them the tools to serve on local boards and commissions. Diverse means more than just ethnic background; we are looking for individuals of different ages, members of the LGTBQIA+ community, new citizens, BIPOC, individuals with disabilities, and individuals in various socio-economic status.
Courses will cover a wide range of topics including finding the right position to fill, public speaking, and conservation efforts in Nebraska. Fellows will be paired with a mentor in their community who will possess experience serving on a board and/or commission whom they will meet with a couple of times a month.
Upon completion of the program, Fellows are expected to work with their mentors to find and fill open positions on a board or commission in their respective community.
To find out more about the next cohort, please contact Rogelio at rrodriguez@necv.org, Heidy at heidygvelazquez@gmail.com, or fill out the application below.
