Mike, this Thursday, at the Poverty and Homelessness Board meeting at noon at Serbu, the person chosen will be nominated and probably voted in by the Board. I was pleased that there were so many really qualified people applying to fill my soon to be vacant seat. Thanks for your interest. I am about to turn 70 and felt that much younger people with more relevant experience should serve. 
Have you looked at the city's Human Rights Commission for volunteer opportunities? That was where I was first able to volunteer for a city group. 
Hugh