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SHAPE THE FUTURE OF NORTHEAST INDIANA – Become a YLNI Member Today!

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Get On Board

Get on board

Train. Connect. Support.

Founded in 2012 , the Get On Board Committee has developed a series of programs that provide essential services for fostering rich nonprofit leadership and community connections. Our goal is a community in which both emerging leaders and nonprofit organizations grow, strengthen one another and positively impact Northeast Indiana.

Training

Do you need nonprofit board training at your company or organization? Contact us for more information for board training on the 10 responsibilities of a nonprofit board member.

Connecting

Want to connect with nonprofit organizations for board service? Attend one of our upcoming Get on Board Networking events. Contact us for more information on how to attend.

Supporting

We partner with area nonprofits to fill their empty board seats with emerging community leaders. Use the links below to contact us and discover opportunities in the Northeast Indiana community.


Are you a non-profit in need of board members or volunteers?

Fill out the form to be added to our list pending approval. See all available opportunities below.

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Join a Board or Volunteer with a Non-Profit

The following organizations are seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join their board or volunteer to support their mission. If you submitted the form above and do not see your organization on our list, it may be pending an approval process.

Available Opportunities

Last updated on 6.12.2025

Fox Island Alliance
Seeking: Board Member(s), Committee Member(s), Volunteer(s)
Contact: Jae McGee
Phone: 832-799-4359
Mission Statement: The Fox Island Alliance is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the natural environment of Fox Island County Park and supporting its growth as a nature preserve and educational resource. The organization raises funds, coordinates volunteers, and promotes community engagement with the park through conservation and environmental education.
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Fort Wayne Children's Choir
Seeking: Board Member(s), Committee Member(s), Volunteer(s)
Contact: Jonathan Busarow
Phone: (260) 481-0481
Mission Statement: The Fort Wayne Children’s Choir teaches music literacy to children from diverse backgrounds through song and performance.
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Jorgensen Family YMCA
Seeking: Board Member(s), Volunteer(s)
Contact: Susan Konopacki
Phone: 260-755-4978
Mission Statement: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
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Girls on the Run of Northeast Indiana
Seeking: Board Member(s), Volunteer(s)
Contact: Morgan Comsia
Phone: 414-507-0143
Mission Statement: Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire participants to recognize their inner strength, increase their level of physical activity, imagine their possibilities, and confidently stand up for themselves and others.
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Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation
Seeking: Board Member(s), Committee Member(s), Volunteer(s)
Contact: Josh Ogle
Phone: 260-385-1377
Mission Statement: Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation
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Southwest Montessori Academy
Seeking: Board Member(s), Committee Member(s)
Contact: Karrin Marquell
Phone: 765-744-3114
Mission Statement: Our mission is to nurture and inspire the love of learning as each child prepares for life. With children, families and an inclusive community at our core, we live out these values: *Create an environment of belonging and contribution; *Cultivate socially and environmentally mindful citizens; *Encourage confidence, compassion, curiosity, and respect; *Provide a personalized education driven by Montessori principles
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Erin's House for Grieving Children
Seeking: Volunteer(s)
Contact: Anna Freels
Phone: 260-423-2466
Mission Statement: Erin’s House provides support for children, teens, and their families who have experienced a death. Our evening program is a fun, welcoming way to volunteer after work and make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth.
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Little River Wetlands Project, Inc
Seeking: Board Member(s), Committee Member(s), Volunteer(s)
Contact: Cammy Sutter
Phone: 260-478-2515
Mission Statement: Our mission at Little River Wetlands Project is to restore and protect the wetlands in the historic watershed of the Little River, a major tributary of the Wabash River. ​Our mission extends beyond just conservation—we aim to inspire stewardship through education, community partnerships, and volunteer efforts. By safeguarding these natural landscapes, we ensure that future generations can enjoy the ecological, recreational, and cultural benefits of wetlands, including the enhancement of biodiversity, improvement in water quality, and mitigation of flood risks.
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Fort Wayne Dance Colletive
Seeking: Board Member(s), Committee Member(s)
Contact: Allison Ballard
Phone: 260-750-4838
Mission Statement: To inspire and empower people of all identities, abilities and stages of life through movement arts.
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Homebound Meals, Inc.
Seeking: Board Member(s), Committee Member(s), Volunteer(s)
Contact: Alyshia Umber
Phone: 260-433-8469
Mission Statement: Assisting our community to age in place, recuperate and enhance health through medically tailored meals delivered by dedicated volunteer drivers.
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TeenWorks
Seeking: Committee Member(s), Volunteer(s)
Contact: Jon Miller
Phone: 248.417.0862
Mission Statement: To empower teens to achieve excellence in community, college, and career.
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Northern Indiana Passenger Rail Association
Seeking: Board Member(s), Committee Member(s)
Contact: Betsy Kachmar
Phone: (260) 740-7168
Mission Statement: Bringing passenger rail back to Fort Wayne via Midwest Connect: Pittsburgh-Columbus-Fort Wayne-Chicago
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Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana
Seeking: Volunteer(s)
Contact: Hayli Beck
Phone: (260) 484-2543
Mission Statement: To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy
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Fort Wayne Center for Learning
Seeking: Board Member(s)
Contact: Lori Lehman
Phone: (260) 469-3925
Mission Statement: Our mission is to help children develop a positive self-image through the improvement of the critical learning skills necessary to be successful learners. Our vision is to be an essential part of a community that values and encourages all children and their unique abilities to learn.
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Drive Alive
Seeking: Committee Member(s)
Contact: Amy Hathaway
Phone: (260) 494-0728
Mission Statement: To reduce death and injury among young drivers.
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Northeast Indiana
Seeking: Committee Member(s)
Contact: Kelsey Snyder
Phone: (317) 617-2614
Mission Statement: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
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Turnstone Center for Children & Adult with Disabilities
Seeking: Committee Member(s), Volunteer(s)
Contact: Rena Shown
Phone: (260) 483-2100 ext. 263
Mission Statement: Turnstone empowers people with disabilities to achieve their highest potential by providing comprehensive services and programs.
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Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana
Seeking: Committee Member(s)
Contact: YLNI Board of Directors
Mission Statement: To attract, develop and retain emerging leaders through community, professional, and social engagement.
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Get on Board

Are you a non-profit in need of board members or ready to join a board yourself? Reach out and we would love to chat!