Volunteers and Board of Directors

Become a Credit Union Volunteer

Volunteers must maintain a balanced focus serving member needs while preserving the financial strength of the Credit Union. American First Credit Union volunteers:

Have the ability and flexibility to attend regularly scheduled and special meetings
Are committed to attending educational programs
Seek to learn more about the Credit Union movement and financial services

Act as an ambassador and share the needs of our membership during environmental changes that may affect the Credit Union
Demonstrate leadership or transferable business experience
Have a satisfactory credit and reference check

Supervisory Committee Opening

American First Credit Union is seeking volunteers to fill a vacancy on its Supervisory Committee and join a team representing its diverse membership. As a financial cooperative owned by its members and guided by volunteers from within our membership, you may apply for this vacancy.

Supervisory Committee member responsibilities include: Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations; the Credit Union’s financial soundness; and establishing Credit Union policies.

Knowledge and skills required:

(a) An understanding of the credit union philosophy and the desire to work to better the financial lives of our members. (b) The ability to understand basic financial statements. (c) The ability to think and plan strategically.
(d) Computer literacy.

To be considered, applicants must be active members with us and be available to attend monthly meetings and planning sessions. If you have a desire to share your professional skills and willingness to take a leadership role in the development and growth of your credit union, please let us know. You may email your resume to Gina Rodriguez at grodriguez@amerfirst.org or mail to P.O. Box 2477 Brea, CA 92822-2477.

About Credit Unions

True to our cooperative roots and philosophy of “people helping people,” our Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee are made up of talented people who volunteer their time and expertise for the good of American First’s membership. Under their stewardship, American First continues to be a safe place for our member's financial needs and delivers the highest level of service that enables our Credit Union to grow.

Becoming a Volunteer

Any member in good standing, 18 years of age or older, may submit their resume to apply for vacant positions as they become available. The American First Credit Union nominating committee reviews all nominees for vacancies and selects individuals who possess the skills and experience necessary for any open position.