Organization Mission: "Building on our heritage and planning for the future of our citizens, the mission of the City of Fergus Falls is to provide the resources, opportunities and environment to assure the best possible quality of life."

Current Board Vacancies: There are about 12 boards and commissions that serve in advisory capacity on various topics. This is a way to provide input and direction to City Council members and staff about priorities. 

Time Commitment: 1 meeting/month for a year, renewable to 3 years

To Apply: Fill out the form found at this link and return to the City Administrator’s Office at 112 W Washington Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 

Organization Website: www.fergusfallsmn.gov

Organization Mission: "Through the support of donors, Fergus Area College Foundation provides resources to enrich learning, living, working and serving."

Current Board Vacancies: 0 

Time Commitment: May - September monthly board meetings (1 hour) + 10 hours per year for committee meetings and events

To Apply: Email facf@minnesota.edu

Organization Website: www.facfmstate.org

Organization Mission: "To raise, invest and grant money through a charitable foundation to support educational programs."

Current Board Vacancies: 0

Time Commitment: Monthly Board Meetings (<1 hour) + 8 Hours per year for Committee Meetings/Events

To Apply: Send an email to 544foundation@fergusotters.org

Organization Website: www.544foundation.org

Organization Mission: "To serve as the lead advocate and resource for our members and create partnerships that foster a healthy business climate in the Fergus Falls (Minnesota) area."

Current Board Vacancies: 0 current openings, must be a member the Fergus Falls Chamber to be eligible

Time Commitment: 1 meeting each month, 90 minutes

To Apply: Contact the Board Chair or President via email at chamber@fergusfalls.com

Organization Website: www.fergusfalls.com

Organization Mission: "To enrich the lives and promote the independent lifestyles of the senior citizens of the Fergus Falls area."

Current Board Vacancies: 4 coming up for 2025. Must be 55 years of age or older and a paid member of the Senior Center.

Time Commitment: 1 hour a month (meeting), serve on a committee (2/hrs year) help with fundraisers (2/year).

To Apply: Call or email the Senior Center at 218-736-6842 or senior@prtel.com

Organization Website: https://www.ffsenior.org/ 

Organization Mission: "To provide support and encouragement for the Fergus Falls Public Library."

Current Board Vacancies: 3

Time Commitment: XXX

To Apply: Complete the application of interest found here and select "The Friends of the Fergus Falls Public Library".

Organization Website: https://www.ffpubliclibrary.org/about-us/support/friends-of-the-library

Organization Mission: "The mission of the Kaddatz Galleries is to foster visual arts education and appreciation ​and to maintain a gallery that celebrates the work of area artists and honors the legacy of Charles Beck."

Current Board Vacancies: June 2025 will open up 3 seats on our Board. We're currently seeking folks with expertise in the areas of finance, legal, education, retail/commerce, and technology. Meetings take place in Fergus Falls, with some option for hybrid participation.

Time Commitment: 2-5 hours per month

To Apply: Complete the application found here.

Organization Website: www.kaddatzgalleries.org

Organization Mission: "To provide services to those who own plots or wish to be buried at Knollwood and maintain the property ."

Current Board Vacancies: A Board secretary position and a sexton position

Time Commitment: One hour annual meeting and two, one-hour cleanings. Sexton has additional responsibilities. 

To Apply: Call Christi Dickey 218-721-2032

Organization Mission: "To encourage and support the vitality of the arts in West Central Minnesota."

Current Board Vacancies: 4 (Recruiting from Grant, Otter Tail, Traverse, and Wilkin counties, residents of adjoining counties may apply for a one-year term) 

Time Commitment: 4-7 hours per month

To Apply: Click here for the application.

Organization Website: https://lrac4.org/

Organization Mission: "To support the optimal development of our region's children by providing abundant play opportunities in an enriching environment that launches imaginations, stimulates skill development, and fosters a growing sense of place and purpose."

Current Board Vacancies: 0

Time Commitment: Monthly meeting (1-1.5 hours), some special events

To Apply: Fill out the application on their website, checking the option for "Board Member".

Organization Website: https://www.ottercoveff.org/

Organization Mission: "To create safe spaces and opportunities for area youth that identify or support the youth LGBTQIA+ community."

Current Board Vacancies: 3+

Time Commitment: Approximately 4 hours per month, varies throughout the year

To Apply: Email ffsagayouth@gmail.com

Organization Website: www.sagayouth.org

Organization Mission: Someplace Safe works to create safer communities in West Central Minnesota by providing high quality crime victim services. Vision: Safer families, safer communities.

Current Board Vacancies: 1

Time Commitment: 2 hours per month

To Apply: Email info@someplacesafe.info for board information and the application.

Organization Website: https://www.someplacesafe.info/

Organization Mission: "To create a loving home for up to 10 women who are searching for a way out of the darkness of addiction and dream of creating a new and joyful future."

Current Board Vacancies: 0

Time Commitment: XXX

To Apply: XXX

Organization Website: https://welcomehouseff.org/