Become a Border Federal Credit Union Volunteer!
As a member-owned financial cooperative, Border Federal Credit Union (BFCU) relies on member volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee. Volunteers ensure financial soundness and guide strategic decisions, as well as policy decisions in a wide variety of areas including technology, branch deployment, product development, marketing and member service.
By becoming a BFCU Volunteer, you can help your credit union continue to grow and respond to members’ needs. Volunteering also provides an exciting opportunity to learn, develop business skills, leadership skills, and network with others. BFCU volunteers are an integral part of BFCU’s success.
How BFCU Volunteers Serve. Volunteers who come together for the sole purpose of representing the best interests of BFCU’s members are the cornerstones of what makes credit unions unique. Our volunteers enrich the lives of all the members they represent and enhance their own leadership, management, and financial skills.
Board of Directors. Board members are elected to three year terms of office by BFCU’s membership at the annual meeting. They set future strategies, develop policies, oversee BFCU’s financial security, review the CEO’s progress in achieving goals and objectives, represent the interests of the entire membership, and report to the members at the annual meeting. In addition to attending monthly board meetings, directors have opportunities to serve on committees and task forces. Directors also receive free training and education on issues important to the credit union and its members.
Supervisory Committee Members. Committee members are appointed by the BFCU Board of Directors on an annual basis. The Supervisory Committee verifies credit union records, monitors financial controls, procedures, and works with BFCU’s external audit firm. Committee members typically meet on a minimum quarterly basis. Committee members have access to free training and education to help them fulfill their role.
Who can Apply for a Volunteer Position? As you can see, the Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee are very important to BFCU’s success. For this reason, we ask that applicants meet all of the following important qualifications:
Membership in good standing with BFCU
Favorable credit rating
At least 18 years of age and bondable
Available for all scheduled and occasional special meetings
Willing to attend planning sessions and training programs at BFCU’s expense
Able to work as a team member
Have a high school degree or equivalent as a minimum education requirement
Cannot be a BFCU employee or an employee of a BFCU affiliate. Cannot be a relative or family member of or in a signification relationship with a BFCU employee, Director, or Supervisory Committee Member
If you are interested in becoming a BFCU Volunteer, please fill out the form below and a representative will contact you within a business day to begin the application process.
