OutGrown started as a small grassroots movement and is now an organization with branches in more than 300 cities, towns, and rural areas all across North America. We are at an exciting stage of development as we grow to an established, dynamic nonprofit organization that provides resources, community support, and advocacy for families to get out into nature with their children from birth.
We are always ready to talk with people who are interested in serving on our Board of Directors or on a working group! We seek individuals who are passionate about our mission and bring a range of lived experience, professional background, and perspective. With their help, we aim to serve our community and build a strong, effective, stable organization both now and into the future.
We are a Working Board, and each member participates in board committees or topical work groups according to their interests, skills, and talents. There are opportunities to support programs and communication, technology, strategic development, and many other areas as we work to equitably serve all families who want to get on the trail. Every single member of our Board and working groups makes a real difference in our ability to serve tens of thousands of families in the OutGrown community.
OutGrown values equity and diversity as key elements of a strong and vibrant community. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences, especially those who identify with groups historically underrepresented in the outdoors. The perspective such individuals bring will strengthen our Board and our whole organization, and will make us better able to serve our mission and our member community.
If you would like to join us, or know someone who might, please reach out! Send us a note at [email protected] and let us know what kind of involvement is interesting to you.
An overview of our mission, vision, and values. It also highlights our thoughts on equity, diversity, and inclusion as they relate to our work at OutGrown. This is an important and evolving area of focus for the organization, and is critical to our purpose-driven work.
They may be a small team, but they sure get the job done (along with many incredibly dedicated volunteers who devote countless hours to helping families get outside in all kinds of ways).
In addition to our nonprofit Board of Directors, there are also opportunities to be engaged through our Advisory Board. Advisory Board members do not hold governance responsibilities, but provide incredibly important counsel, support, and expertise.
Staff & Board/Advisory members Courtney, Kayla, Dini, & Jessica at our Atlanta Bring it Outside Family Festival.
Staff members Corie & Kayla & Board member Nicholl hosting OutGrown's Family Camp Zone at the Big Gear Show.
QUESTIONS ABOUT BOARD SERVICE?
Would you like to know more about what board service is like? Click below for answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. Feel free to email us at [email protected] if your question isn't answered.