Welcome to the 27th entry of my public journal, where I share *some of the things* I've been thinking about, learning about, and exploring across work, tech, wellness, and life.
Board work can be fun. I did quite a bit. My 2 cents: have an idea what the organisations needs and how you can help it get there. Be sure to allocate time (especially when unpaid, the workload can grow quickly). Understand why you are doing it, and regularly check whether your interests are still aligned with the effort you put in. Especially with work 'for a cause' you don't want it to chafe or be guilted into spending more time than is acutally good for you. More importantly: have fun and enjoy the fact that you are contributing to a better world.
Board work can be fun. I did quite a bit. My 2 cents: have an idea what the organisations needs and how you can help it get there. Be sure to allocate time (especially when unpaid, the workload can grow quickly). Understand why you are doing it, and regularly check whether your interests are still aligned with the effort you put in. Especially with work 'for a cause' you don't want it to chafe or be guilted into spending more time than is acutally good for you. More importantly: have fun and enjoy the fact that you are contributing to a better world.
Good advice and I agree! 🙏