Kansas City Metro | 2-Year Term | Volunteer Advisory Role
If you value community-led solutions, thoughtful problem-solving, and offering guidance without governance authority, this advisory role may be a strong fit.
Clement Waters Retreat is a community-rooted nonprofit advancing preventive community health by reconnecting people with nature, nourishment, and shared care. Our work combines nature-based wellness, land stewardship, and reflective practices to support trauma recovery, improved nutrition, increased longevity, and long-term community wellbeing.
We prioritize approaches that are community-led, culturally rooted, and operationally sustainable.
About the Advisory Role
Advisory Board Members (also called Advisory Council Members) provide insight, perspective, and subject-matter guidance to support the organization’s work.
This is not a governance or fiduciary role. Advisory Members do not vote on Board decisions, nor do they hold legal or financial responsibility for the organization.
Instead, Advisory Members strengthen the organization by offering regular informed advice, participating in committee work, and contributing lived or professional expertise when invited.
Focus Areas for Advisory Support
Advisory Members may be invited to contribute insight related to:
Community health, wellness, or public-health–aligned work
Land stewardship, food systems, or environmental care
Trauma-informed or culturally rooted practices
Finance, development, or sustainability strategy
Volunteer systems or leadership development
Communications, storytelling, or outreach
Systems thinking within real-world constraints
Advisory contributions are collaborative and consultative.
Time & Participation Expectations
Advisory Board Members commit to:
A two-year term
Attendance at:
The Annual Board Meeting
At least one regular Board meeting per year
Four quarterly Advisory Board Meetings per year
Participation in a committee related to your area of contribution
Thoughtful engagement in Advisory Board discussions and recommendations
Clear communication with Advisory Board Chairperson if unable to attend scheduled meetings
There is no required Give-or-Get expectation for Advisory Board Members, but we do appreciate any and all support you feel is warranted by our work.
This Role Is a Good Fit If You:
Want to contribute expertise without governance obligations
Value community-led, preventive approaches to public health and wellbeing
Are comfortable offering perspective rather than making final decisions
Appreciate clear boundaries between governance, staff, and advisors
This Role Is Not a Fit If You’re Seeking:
Voting authority or fiduciary responsibility
Direct program or staff management
A symbolic title without active participation
What Advisory Members Gain
Advisory Members often gain:
Meaningful connection to community-rooted work
Opportunities to contribute insight where it’s genuinely useful
Deeper understanding of preventive, upstream approaches to wellbeing
A respectful advisory relationship grounded in clarity and trust
Interested?
Select the blue "Apply Now" button on this page. We look forward to discussing your potential service.
Advisory service is by mutual agreement and invitation.
Need more context?
Visit www.clementwaters.org or reach out to [email protected].
