OSLHA Volunteer Opportunities

Getting Involved

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with OSLHA! Our organization is led exclusively by volunteers, and we have many areas of opportunity including elected Board Member positions and appointed committee roles. 

We invite you to submit your name as a candidate for an opening below.  All candidates are assessed for strengths using our established assessment tool to ensure your skills and interests are an ideal match for the position you are interested in.  We look forward to helping you identify a meaningful and rewarding outlet for spending your time and utilizing your talents within OSLHA!

Candidate Expectations

  • Elected Board Members & Committee Chairs and Members must maintain an OSLHA Membership in good standing during their candidacy and full term of service.

  • OSLHA Members interested in Elected Positions will be considered for our next regularly scheduled election ballot (conducted annually in the spring).

  • OSLHA Members interested in Appointed Committee Positions may be considered to fill current vacancies or when positions are filled following the spring election.

  • Committee Member and Short-Term volunteer openings will be filled by the OSLHA Board of Directors or Committee Chairs as needed.

Application Requirements

Tell Us:

  • Who You Are and Where You Are Employed
  • Your Interests and Hobbies
  • Any Previous Experience Applicable to the Position You are Seeking
  • Previous Volunteerism and Professional Activities
  • Any Relevant Disclosures or Conflicts of Interest
  • Answer 3 Questions About Your Expectations For The Position as Dictated by Our By-Laws

Timeline

For Elected Positions:

  1. Submit your interest by the set 6/8/2026 deadline.
  2. Election position submissions will be reviewed by our Elections Committee, and an assessment of each submission is conducted.
  3. Election candidates will be notified if their name will appear on the next regularly scheduled ballot.
  4. The Election Ballot remains open for 2 weeks.
  5. Candidate winners are identified, notified and then announced via OSLHA communication outlets and terms will begin July 1 of that year.

For Appointed Candidates/Committee Positions:

  1. Submit your interest at any time.
  2. Committee members are considered year-round to fill vacancies as needed.