Can I be on the board of directors for a nonprofit while on active duty? What regulation would cover this?

2016-07-24T01:07:37-04:00

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2016 1:13 AM

2016-07-24T01:13:08-04:00

It's moonlighting. Last I checked, the Army allows it.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2016 11:01 AM

2016-07-24T11:01:44-04:00

I have never heard of anything like this being an issue. I am sure somewhere may be better able to say.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Jul 24 at 2016 11:45 AM

2016-07-24T11:45:25-04:00

In a paid or non-paid capacity? Depending on the role and compensation it changes how things are viewed, and what "potential" conflicts of interest (and regulations) you may have.

If you are not being compensated, then you are essentially doing Volunteer Work.

If you are being compensated, then coordinate with the command.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2016 2:13 PM

2016-07-24T14:13:46-04:00

AR 210-22 covers NPOs on Army Installations, but that only applies to on-post. You should have a NPO coordinator on post who can help you determine what NPOs you can join and in what capacity.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jul 24 at 2016 7:52 PM

2016-07-24T19:52:08-04:00

Good Question. I hope you are allowed to Help the Non-Profit of your choice. I know I had a lot of fun as an Officer of my Local VFW for years.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Jul 25 at 2016 12:32 PM

2016-07-25T12:32:13-04:00

It may not matter in your situation but another thing to consider is if you are representing yourself as a military member while you are in this role.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2016 7:04 PM

2016-08-30T19:04:02-04:00

1LT Private RallyPoint Member , Your Office of the Staff Judge Advocate will have an Ethics Counsel on staff who can address your question specifically. There are limitations in place in the Joint Ethics Regulation as to service in Non-Federal Entities. You should discuss your particulars with an Ethics attorney.