Seeking Volunteers
Are you interested in volunteering your time and talents? We can always use help with our various projects, and we’re interested in hearing your ideas for new projects. Contact us using the form below to send a proposal or to inquire about current openings.
All Committee members are aligned with the Foundation’s mission and non-discrimination policy. Committee positions are for two-year terms. Each committee may have sub-committees for specific programs and events. The Board of Directors may assign a board liaison to each committee. The Chairperson appoints the Committee Chair(s) and their members with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors.
Budget and Finance Committee
This committee shall consist of a Chairperson and other members as the Chairperson shall appoint. The committee prepares the budget each year for the Board of Directors approval, reviews and makes recommendations on the accounting status periodically and addresses operational cost issues. This committee will also oversee fundraising. The Treasurer shall be the committee Chairperson.
Archives Committee
This committee shall consist of a Chairperson and other members as the Chairperson shall appoint. It shall be responsible for the assessment of the need of, and establishment of, a haiku archive in several formats, including library, online library, database, and others. It will in addition be responsible for establishing its budget.
Awards Committee
This committee shall consist of a Chairperson and other members as the Chairperson shall appoint. It shall be responsible for an assessment of the current awards in the haiku community, and establishing what, if any, role The Haiku Foundation should play in them. Further, it is charged with implementing its own line of awards, based upon criteria it shall develop. It will in addition be responsible for establishing its budget.
Education Committee
This committee shall consist of a Chairperson and other members as the Chairperson shall appoint. It shall be responsible for the assessment of the available haiku educational tools currently available. It is further charged with determining what kinds of materials are most necessary to make available. It will also establish its own budget.
Publications Committee
This committee shall consist of a Chairperson and other members as the Chairperson shall appoint. It shall be responsible for determining what, if any, publications The Haiku Foundation will oversee, including online and print books, periodicals and newsletters. It will in addition be responsible for establishing its budget.
Volunteer Form
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form below and someone will be in touch with you.