Board Application Form Board Member Application Email Address:*Full Name:*Address:Phone Number (please indicate VP, voice, or text):*DOVE bylaws require that at least 51% of the Board be comprised of members who are Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, or Hard of Hearing (DDBDDHH). How do you identify?*DDBDDHHHearingWhy are you interested in serving on our Board?*Please describe your thoughts, views, and/or knowledge related to domestic violence and sexual assault.*Over the years, DOVE has begun a shift from focusing solely on traditional DV and SA services to also attempting to address the many intersecting issues that perpetuate and allow violence to continue in many parts of the DDBDDHH community. This includes recognizing the fact that violence comes in many forms, including racism, transmisogynism, heterosexism, sexism and misogyny, ableism and audism, and classism, etc. Are you able to provide examples of some of these concepts that you are familiar with, and if not, are you willing to do research independently to broaden your understanding of marginalized communities impacted by violence?*What is your past and/or present involvement with volunteer/community affairs? Organizational work?*What special skills can you bring to DOVE? Please be as specific as possible (e.g. legal background, grant writing, policy making, fundraising expertise, etc.).*How much time can you commit to DOVE on a weekly or monthly basis?*Are you able to attend Board meetings once a month lasting at least 2 hours per meeting?*YesNoAre you able to join and attend at least one committee meeting every 3 months?*YesNoAre you willing to be involved with fundraising efforts and activities?*YesNoDo you have additional comments or personal information you'd like to share?Any questions or concerns that we might clarify for you regarding DOVE?CAPTCHA
