BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer at MCCU! Please read the volunteer requirements below, and complete and submit your application no later than 5:00pm Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Please note that all questions require a response, and all requested documentation must be included for your application to be considered.
There are three open positions for the MCCU Board of Directors, and one open position for the Supervisory Committee. All are three-year terms.
Each year MCCU’s Board of Directors appoints a nominating committee who reviews the applicants. The committee weighs the applicants’ skills and experience against those of our existing Board and Supervisory Committee members, then makes selections based on the current needs of the credit union. These are volunteer positions with no compensation.
Considerations for a volunteer position:
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Must be a MCCU member, who is in good standing, meaning that all required minimum deposits and loans are current and have caused no losses to the credit union.
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
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Board and Supervisory Committee members and their family member loan requests must be approved by the VP Lending and Board of Directors.
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Cannot be employed by or hold a volunteer position with another financial institution, credit card company or lender.
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Have never been terminated from or asked to leave a financial institution, in any capacity.
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Must be able to commit 10-15 hours per month to attend meetings, both in-person and via Teams, plus additional time for mandatory training which may include travel, and one 3-day weekend per year to participate in the strategic planning retreat.
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Will be subject to a reference, credit, and criminal background check.
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Must be willing to disclose any financial or personal affiliation with a company or organization that may conflict with the interests of the credit union and compromise your judgement in the exercise of your duties as a volunteer.
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Must be willing to sign annual Non-Disclosure Agreement, Confidentiality Agreement and a Conflict of Interest Disclosure.
Duties and Responsibilities of Board of Directors:
A Director of the Credit Union will be a prudent and diligent individual who maintains the general direction and control of the Credit Union. This includes, but is not limited to, guiding the organization to fulfill its vision/purpose/mission; setting policies which guide the affairs of the Credit Union; and ensuring that those policies are properly implemented in accordance with the Credit Union charter, bylaws, all applicable federal and state laws, sound business practices, and the needs of the membership. Some of the duties as a Director include:
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Prepare for and attend monthly Board Meetings
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Attend Annual Strategic Planning Retreat (travel required)
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Mandatory Training (travel may be required)
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Committee Involvement
Duties and Responsibilities of Supervisory Committee Members:
The Supervisory Committee is responsible for ensuring that members' funds and interests are protected and that financial reporting objectives have been met. Supervisory Committee members are invited to Board Meetings but are not required to attend. Some of the duties as a Supervisory Committee member include:
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Oversee the credit union’s annual Accounting (CPA) Audit and evaluate the corresponding reports and findings
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Prepare for and attend mandatory quarterly Supervisory Committee meetings
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Attend Annual Strategic Planning Retreat (travel required)
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Mandatory Training (travel may be required)
Information Collected:
Matadors Community Credit Union collects the following personal information about prospective volunteers:
Name, address, phone number, e-mail address, education, employment history, and professional or employment related information. We may also collect the name, address, email address, and telephone number of your listed references.