Board of Directors | Committees | Advisory Board | Local Volunteer Opportunities
At California Hands & Voices, we’re a parent-driven nonprofit on a mission to support families raising children who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, or DeafPlus. We’re currently looking for caring, motivated, and diverse individuals who want to share their time and talents by volunteering with us—whether that’s on our Board of Directors, a committee, helping locally, or even occasionally if you’re unable to make a regular commitment at this time.
And don’t worry—no formal experience required, just heart! There are so many meaningful ways to get involved—and we’d love to learn more about you!
👋 Let’s Connect! Tell us what excites you—let’s find the right match together!
Want to talk it over? Reach out—we’re happy to chat and help you find the right fit.
📧 Kasey Cain, Board President
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“Helping one person might not change the whole world, but it could change the world for one person.”
— Unknown
📍 Open Board Positions – We Need You!
We’re especially looking for Regional Representatives in the following areas:
- Region 1: Humboldt, Del Norte, Lake, Mendocino, Butte, Glenn, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra
- Region 5: Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo
- Region 6: Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Fresno, Kings, Inyo, Mono, Tulare, Kern
- Region 7: Orange County, Los Angeles
đź“Ś What Board Service Looks Like
We keep it manageable and collaborative. Here’s what to expect:
- Share our mission and values
- Attend virtual board meetings (quarterly)
- Join a committee and take part in friendly, meaningful discussions
- Help out with events when you can
- Maintain an active CA H&V membership annually
🕒 Time Commitment: About 3–5 hours per month on average
👉 Interested in a board role? Fill out this quick form:
đź”— Board Member Interest Form
💬 Other Ways to Volunteer – Big or Small!
Even if a board seat isn’t the right fit, we’d still love your help.
🌿 Camp Committee – Help us plan Family Camp—it’s fun, creative, and meaningful!
🌟 Statewide Committee Members – Join a project team that fits your skills and schedule.
đź“Ť Local Committee – Assist with planning family-friendly events and represent CA H&V at resource fairs
đź•’ Time Commitment: Totally flexible based on what works for you.
👉 Sign up to get involved:
đź”— Volunteer Interest Form
💡 There are many ways to get involved—tell us what interests you!
✨ Family Engagement, Help us plan family events or presentations that bring people together.
✨ Grants & Fundraising, Help us grow through local and statewide fundraising or grant writing.
✨ Family Services, Support other families through mentorship, outreach, or advocacy work (ASTra).
✨ Communications, Lend a hand with newsletters, social media, tech help, or translating resources.
✨ Governance, Help shape how we operate—through board policies, recruitment, or leadership training.
✨ Finance, If numbers are your thing, support with budgeting and financial planning.
Our chapter is currently seeking individuals with different backgrounds and lived experiences, including DHH Plus/Deaf Disabled, rural, race, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, or immigration status. In addition, diversity encompasses dimensions of religion, gender, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, and other characteristics that comprise. H&V HQ has built a strong network of diverse families, professionals, modality-based groups, service providers, family-based organizations and individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and we hope you will consider applying to a board position if that is of interest to you.
Mission: California Hands & Voices is dedicated to supporting families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in a respectful and non-judgmental manner regarding language opportunities, communication tools or educational approaches. We’re a parent-driven, non-profit organization providing families with the resources, networks, and information to improve communication access and educational outcomes for their children. Our outreach activities, parent/professional collaboration, and advocacy efforts are focused on enabling children who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing to reach their highest potential.
