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# Friends of the Santa Monica Animal Shelter seeks new boardmember
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/friends-of-the-santa-monica-animal-shelter-seeks-new-boardmember/
- Published: 2019-07-22T23:51:40.000Z
- Updated: 2024-12-04T14:14:35.000Z
- Author: news
- Tags: Business, Community, Non Profit, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-06 12:50

The Friends of the Santa Monica Animal Shelter has an opening for an additional Board  
Member.

The Friends are a non-profit organization that works with shelter staff to acquire funds  
and other resources needed to ensure that our shelter continues to meet the highest  
quality of care and services for all Santa Monica animals.

We are seeking individuals with expertise in fundraising, community development, and  
event production & management. Responsibilities of the board members include  
participation in public meetings, planning, fundraising and community outreach events  
to promote the Shelter's mission and programs.

Prerequisites for Board Members include:  
\- Live within the City of Santa Monica OR work in a veterinary care related field  
within the City of Santa Monica,  
\- California residency, prior to appointment,  
\- Successful completion of a background check,  
\- Completion of a Santa Monica volunteer orientation prior to appointment,  
\- Participation in SMPD's Community Academy program within the first year,  
\- Two or three year Board membership and dues commitment.

Any community members interested in the opportunity are encouraged to submit a  
Board member application and resume to :  
Cindy Lauren at hello@fsmas.org , Friends of the Santa Monica Animal Shelter, P. O.  
Box 3524, Santa Monica, CA 90403 or to friendsofsmshelter@gmail.com  
Submitted Friends of the Animal Shelter