Volunteer Trustee

Bath Area Play Project; Bath; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bath Area Play Project is seeking dedicated individuals to join as Trustees. This voluntary role requires a commitment to supporting children's play and development within the community. Ideal candidates will be passionate about the charity sector, with skills in campaigning, fundraising, and governance, ready to make impactful decisions for local children and families.

Qualifications

• Knowledge/experience in campaigning, fundraising, and governance in the charity sector valued.
• No previous experience necessary.
• Willingness to commit time to charity duties.

Responsibilities

• Use skills to support BAPP and make a difference.
• Attend board meetings and engage in charity activities.
• Ensure the charity meets its objectives.

Skills

Campaigning

Fundraising

Governance

Job description

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Contribute to your community by becoming a Trustee at BAPP; Bringing Play to Life

Who we are

BAPP is a local voluntary organisation and Registered Charity. We promote and facilitate opportunities for children and young people to play and participate in positive activities. We promote the importance of self-directed play for child development and the rights of children, supporting families to better understand this. BAPP offers play opportunities to children and young people living in B&NES through after school sessions, family playdays, holiday clubs and Saturday clubs.

Our vision: Every child has the right to Play

Every Child has the Right to Play and we recognise the powerful impact and value that play has for children experiencing adverse experiences, using a therapeutic, trauma informed playful approach to supporting children to develop resilience. We recognise the importance of self-directed play for children’s development and facilitate a range of play based opportunities, often outdoors that support and enrich children’s wellbeing. As a child-centred organisation with a strong inclusive ethos, our staff advocate for, listen and respond to children’s voices embedding these principles using the power of play as a catalyst for positive change.

What you will be doing

We have vacancies for new Trustees to join our Trustee Board. Trustees have overall control of a charity and are responsible for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do. Trustees are the people who lead the charity and decide how it is run. Being a trustee means making decisions that will impact on people’s lives. Being a Trustee of BAPP means that you will be making a difference to the children and families in the community.

As a Trustee you will use your skills and experience to support BAPP to help achieve its aims.We hope that as a Trustee you will also learn new skills during your time on the board. Trustees within BAPP are voluntary roles and as such are not paid.

It is a necessity that you have and are willing to give your time to help run the charity, being a trustee is a big commitment.This includes attending board meetings and engaging in specific projects, research and other activities needed for the proper performance of your duties. The Trustee group meet every six weeks, alternating between online and in person meetings. Therefore, we are looking for Trustee’s who are commutable to Bath.

What we are looking for

We would be interested to hear from anyone who believes they can make a positive contribution to BAPP. No previous experience is necessary.We are particularly interested to hear from you if you have knowledge and/or experience in any of the following areas: Campaigning & volunteering, Fundraising, Governance and legislation in the organisations work (charity sector) ideally working with children.

If you are passionate about our charity and keen to help and give your time, we want to hear from you!If you are interested in joining us or curious to know whether your experience is what we are looking for, do not hesitate to get in touch. We’d also love you pass this on to others in the community you know!

We value diversity and inclusion, and we celebrate difference and therefore encourage applicants from people of all backgrounds to apply.

Further information and how to apply

Before deciding if you wish to join BAPP as a Trustee, you need to understand if the commitment required is something that is practicable for you. All Trustees are required to comply and engage with the necessary fit and proper checks, we will take you through this process.To request a full job description, further information and/or to apply, please contact [e-mail], with a copy of your CV and why you would like to be a Trustee at BAPP.

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