Board Of Directors Community Representative Elections

One-third of Community Action’s Board is comprised of Community Representatives, who are democratically elected members representing people living with lower incomes.  

In order to be eligible, candidates must live in either Franklin County or Hampshire County and must have lived with a lower income at some point in their life.

Review the Board Member Job Description and Conflict of Interest Policy then complete the Community Action Pioneer Valley Community Representative Board Member Nomination form. 

Submissions must be received by midnight on Friday February 13th.

Voters must be residents of Franklin or Hampshire County. Voting is restricted to residents with an income of less than 175% of the poverty rate. Voting will be conducted electronically in February and early March of 2026. 

Board Members are volunteers who are legally responsible for the activities of the organization, support Community Action’s work, and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. 

Board Members are expected to prepare for and participate in full board meetings (6 per year) plus one Committee (monthly or every other month) and fulfill the duties as outlined in the Board Member Job Description. This takes ~2-8 hours per month.  

Full Board meetings alternate between Greenfield and Northampton. In-person attendance is strongly encouraged, but occasional participation by Zoom is also okay! Dinner is provided and transportation can often be arranged as needed. Community Representatives can also be reimbursed for childcare and transportation expenses. 

There is not any one set of experience or knowledge needed to be on the Board! There are lots of different experiences and skill sets that make a great Board Member. Community Action’s Board is a friendly and welcoming group that works together because they believe in the agency’s mission. We welcome the input of everyone in the group and are particularly interested to hear from people who have used our services. 

Being on the board is a chance to use your voice and experience to influence real decisions, learn a lot, develop leadership skills & professional experience, build connections, and give back in a deep, meaningful way—guiding Community Action to best serve our community. As a Board Member, you can take great pride in being a part of an organization that keeps 28,000 of our neighbors fed, warm, supported, and connected each year, making a huge difference in people’s lives.  

Contact Kevin Greene at 413-376-1141 or kgreene@communityaction.us