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Volunteers

Credit unions are unique, not-for-profit, cooperative financial institutions owned by their members and guided by volunteers. As a not-for-profit organization, volunteers play important roles in our success. Therefore, Kaua‘i Federal Credit Union is always looking for dedicated volunteers from within our membership to help serve in a variety of volunteer capacities.

If you’d like to learn more about our committees or apply for a volunteer position fill out the application below.

Volunteer Application

Please complete the application and return it to volunteer@kauaicreditunion.org

Volunteer Opportunities Overview

Active, enthusiastic volunteers are needed to maintain a healthy, progressive credit union. Volunteers serve without monetary compensation.

Intangible benefits include:

  • personal satisfaction realized by serving fellow members
  • playing an important role in maintaining vital competition in the financial services marketplace
  • nurturing the credit union philosophy of “people helping people”

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors meets monthly and consists of volunteers who oversee that all credit union policies are followed, establish and monitor the credit union’s strategic plan and ensure that the credit union operates safely and securely. The Board of Directors’ role is to be accountable for the credit union’s actions and to ensure the long-term security and viability of the credit union by making decisions in the best interest of the credit union and the entire membership.

PR Committee Overview

The PR Committee meets quarterly and supports the credit union’s efforts to encourage education and community outreach. Activities include the Annual Membership Meeting, Annual Scholarship Program, Youth Month, Farm Bureau Fair, International Credit Union Day, and other community activities.

Supervisory Committee Overview

The Supervisory Committee meets monthly and ensures the financial well-being of the credit union. In addition, the Supervisory Committee ensures the effectiveness of internal checks and balances, adherence to established policies and procedures, and the overall safety and soundness of credit union operations.

Who should apply to be a credit union volunteer?

To be a credit union volunteer requires integrity, a commitment of time, a willingness to learn, the discipline to carry out specific duties, and a desire to serve. Some basic expectations of a credit union volunteer are:

• a belief in the credit union philosophy
• a willingness to attend meetings and participate
• an understanding of and/or willingness to learn about basic business concepts
• the desire to be a team player
• to at all times, act in the best interest of the members and the credit union