member at large
What is a Serving Those Serving - Member at Large?
A Serving Those Serving - Member at Large will act as an ambassador for the organization and support STS by fundraising on our behalf, dispersing information about STS services, and encouraging service industry community members to offer or engage in STS services.
what would be expected of me, should I become a member at large?
It is expected that a Member at Large pledge a donation amount of their choosing to Serving Those Serving for each year they participate. Members are encouraged to inform their network of the services STS offers. It is expected that each Member holds themselves to a standard of professionalism while discussing or representing STS within the community. STS encourages all Members at Large to provide any feedback they may have, or hear from their network, regarding the work of STS, or the needs of our service industry community.
what should i not expect, should I become a member at large?
You should not expect to be a voting member of the STS Board of Directors. We will carefully consider any initiatives or issues brought to the sitting Board Members but the ability to make organizational changes will remain with the STS Board of Directors.
You should not expect to be able to continue as an STS - Member at Large should the Board of Directors request your removal, for any reason. This decision will be at the discretion of the Board.
what services does serving those serving offer?
Serving Those Serving is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization devoted to the social, mental, and physical well-being of our serving industry community. Since being founded in 2017, STS has expanded access to mental health, financial, and addiction services to over 2000 employees of the service industry – and continues to see an increasing need for our beloved people.
Expanding access to these services has occurred in a multi-faceted way. STS developed and continues to operate an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in conjunction with Sand Creek Group, a national mental health service provider. We are able to offer these EAP services to business owners for less than $5 per month, per employee. STS has an In the Weeds Foundation (ITWF) in which individual members of the service industry can access our services, regardless of employment or employer. STS has an Adopt-a-Restaurant initiative in which people who give a damn can donate a year’s worth of services to a restaurant of their choosing. Periodically, we are able to offer Financial Literacy, De-Escalation, and Self-Defense courses. Through partnerships, STS is also proud to offer and distribute Narcan kits, in an effort to reduce the catastrophic effects of the opioid crisis.
In short, Serving Those Serving gives a damn about our community. Our workforce deserves better, and we are here to ignite that change.
HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER AT LARGE?
If you are interested in becoming a Member at Large, please fill out this application. Applications are reviewed periodically by the Board of Directors, and you will be notified of your application status within two weeks of submission.