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Apply for Board Membership
Applications for board membership are accepted year-round. We strongly encourage people with disabilities, members of BIPOC communities, LGBTQIA+ people, and members of other Historically Underrepresented Groups (HUGS) in the United Church of Christ (UCC) to apply.
UCCDM Board Director Requirements
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Directors must be individuals who live with disabilities, caregivers or family of people with disabilities, or people who work in the disability field.
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Directors must be able to affirm the mission of the UCCDM.
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Directors must be able to conduct the work of at least one of our committees.
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Directors must attend monthly Board meetings, which occur on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm Eastern Time.
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Directors must be able to attend an annual, in-person or hybrid, two to three day Board meeting each October (at Board expense).
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Directors serve at least one three-year term, and no more than two consecutive three-year terms.
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If you meet the requirements listed above, and have a passion for accessibility, advocacy, disability theology, working collaboratively within and across UCC ministries, and building relationships, the United Church of Christ Disabilities Ministries (UCCDM) Board could be a good fit for you.
If you have skill or experience in accounting/bookkeeping, administration, writing/journalism, art/graphics, event planning, and social media; that is a plus, even though those skills are not required.
If you have questions about the application process or need accommodation, please email us at info@uccdm.org.