Volunteer Opportunities

As a proud member of Signet Federal Credit Union, you’re more than a customer—you’re an owner and a partner in our success. With over $360 million in assets and over 20,000 members, Signet continues to grow stronger every year.

By volunteering, you have the opportunity to directly shape Signet’s future and help your fellow members achieve their financial goals.

Our volunteers play a vital role in protecting the financial health of the credit union, guiding strategic decisions, and ensuring we stay true to our mission of serving members first. Along the way, you’ll gain valuable leadership and business experience while connecting with others who share your passion for community and financial well-being.

Two Ways to Volunteer at Signet:

Board of Directors

Our members elect Signet’s Board of Directors to serve three-year terms, ensuring your voice helps guide the credit union’s future.

  • Attend monthly board meetings

  • Develop and oversee policy

  • Protect the financial security of the credit union

  • Participate in strategic planning initiatives

  • Report to members at the annual meeting

  • Represent the interests of the entire membership

  • Review the CEO’s goals and performance

  • Serve on committees and task forces

  • Set the future direction and strategy of the credit union

Every Signet Board Member receives ongoing training and education to stay informed on the issues that matter most to the credit union and its members.

Supervisory Committee

The Board of Directors appoints members to Signet’s Supervisory Committee for three-year terms. These members:

  • Attend quarterly meetings

  • Monitor internal financial controls and procedures

  • Verify the credit union’s records and financial integrity

  • Collaborate with internal and external audit firms

Like the Board, Supervisory Committee members receive specialized training and education to ensure they can effectively fulfill their important responsibilities to Signet and its members.

Volunteer Requirements & Qualifications

Our member volunteers play a vital role in protecting the financial health and well-being of every member. That’s why we ask applicants to meet the following qualifications:

  • Be a Signet Federal Credit Union member in good standing

  • Be a Signet member for at least 12 months to be considered for the Supervisory Committee

  • Be a Signet member for at least 3 years to be considered for the Board of Directors

  • Be at least 21 years of age and bondable (Clean background check and credit report)

In addition, applicants must have the ability and willingness to meet the following time and effort commitments:

  • Attend regular monthly meetings

  • Devote 2-4 hours per month for meeting preparation and attendance

  • Attend strategic planning session

  • Attend special meetings as needed

  • Participate in training and development through conferences, webinars, local meetings, etc.

  • Attend planning sessions and training programs provided and paid for by Signet

  • Work effectively as a team member

  • Possess a basic understanding of financial statements and accounting practices (training provided)

  • Demonstrate interest in serving the needs of Signet members

  • Must not be:

    • Former Signet employees are eligible to serve on the Supervisory Committee but are not eligible to serve on the Board of Directors.

    • An immediate family member, relative, or anyone in a close personal relationship with a Signet employee, volunteer, or Director

    • Serving on the board of another financial institution or holding a position with an organization that creates a conflict of interest