Applications for the 2027 Junior Board are now open and will be accepted until November 15, 2026.
Harness Hope • Drive Change • Impact Lives
FSC’s Junior Board is a group of dynamic young leaders with a passion for and commitment to advancing the Family Sunshine Center’s (FSC) mission of fostering hope and healing for survivors of family violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The Junior Board is an opportunity for leadership development, networking, and social interaction with like-minded professionals committed to promoting awareness of the issues and advocating for FSC’s programs and services. Junior Board members support FSC through engagement in meaningful volunteer and fundraising opportunities throughout the year.
As a member of FSC’s Junior Board, you will:
- Gain focused and impactful leadership and service experience.
- Collaborate with other community leaders, businesses, and organizations to make a difference.
- Research, plan, and execute innovative ideas alongside other young professionals.
- Play an active role in engaging peers to support FSC advocacy and fundraising.
- Leverage and expand your professional talents and skills.
- Grow your network of contacts.
- Act as an advocate and bridge-builder for FSC, reducing the conversational stigma around family/domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
- Connect with and support survivors who rely on FSC’s essential services.
FSC Junior Board actively engages with the local community and supports the Family Sunshine Center’s mission to effect change in the lives of those affected by family violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. This work empowers them to:
- Serve as ambassadors, increasing awareness within their networks by representing FSC at community and outreach events, speaking about the issues and services, and fostering meaningful conversations.
- Support the planning and execution of fundraising events.
- Develop communication, social media messaging, and branding materials tailored to target audiences.
- Recruit and nominate other young professionals to join the FSC Junior Board.
Junior Board members are expected to:
- Be between the ages of 22-35 at time of application
- Commit to serving one full year with the option to return for up to four additional consecutive one-year terms
- Attend regularly meetings
- Attend a minimum of one FSC or Junior Board fundraising or outreach event per quarter
- Help FSC reach their fundraising goals throughout the year
- Help plan and execute the Junior Board’s annual major fundraising event
- Spread awareness about the FSC
- Maintain a positive public image while representing FSC at events
- Display a commitment and dedication to supporting FSC’s mission by being a present, active, and engaged Junior Board member