Volunteer Treasurer

Recruit 3; Aberystwyth; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A community youth organization in Aberystwyth is seeking a Treasurer to join the Unit Management Team. The role involves managing finances, providing regular reports, and attending meetings. Ideal candidates are reliable, communicative, and passionate about youth development. Previous money management experience is beneficial, but attitude and a willingness to help are key. This volunteer position offers valuable experience and training opportunities.

Benefits

Free training courses

Boost your CV

Meet new people

Qualifications

• Previous money management experience is helpful.
• Reliability, honesty, and trustworthiness are essential.
• A passion for improving the lives of young people is critical.

Responsibilities

• Keep accurate records of income and expenditure.
• Ensure regular reports are available to the Trustees.
• Attend regular Unit Management Team meetings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Money management

Job description

Organisation and Location: Sea Cadets – Barry Sea Cadet Unit

Availability: Part-time, Flexible, Volunteer, remote working available

Do you have administrative or money management experience?

Would you like the opportunity to apply this experience in a meaningful volunteer role to launch young people for life, whilst also enhancing your skills, boosting your self-esteem and meeting new people?

The Sea Cadets is the UK’s leading maritime charity and provides a head start in life for young people through nautical adventure and fun. Our volunteers work, both directly with young people and behind the scenes, to help make a positive difference to teenagers who are often struggling in today’s world and their communities.

Barry Sea Cadets, based on Stryd Sant Baruc, is currently looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Treasurer to join its Unit Management Team (UMT). Barry is a long-established Sea Cadet Unit that has provided life-changing opportunities for many young people. We currently have 30+ cadets who come from all over the Vale of Glamorgan area.

The Charity is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers that can support with the finances of the Unit. There are free training courses available for you to develop new skills, boost your CV and support you in this role. These tasks can also be divided between volunteers, so why not come along with a friend and share the experience?

About the Volunteer Treasurer role:

The tasks of a Treasurer include but are not restricted to the following:

• Keeping up to date and accurate records of income and expenditure.
• Ensuring regular reports are available to the Trustees.
• Ensuring that annual returns are completed and checked by the appropriate person, and Charity regulator.
• Attend a regular UMT meeting - usually 1 hour, monthly or bi-monthly, on a weekday evening

About you:

Previous money management experience would help, although having the right attitude and a passion for improving the lives of young people are the most important things! If you think the person specification below sounds like you, then please get in touch:

• You are reliable, honest and trustworthy
• You are a good communicator
• You enjoy working as part of a team
• Desirable: to have treasurer / finance / money management experience

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