Volunteer Trustee (Barra)

Volunteercentrewi; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and buddy support

Ongoing development opportunities

Eligibility for Saltire Awards hours

Job summary

Volunteercentrewi in the United Kingdom is seeking a Trustee to support the strategic direction and governance of the charity. The role involves online Board discussions and active participation in delivering key projects aimed at enhancing the impact of services for individuals affected by Long Covid.

The organization offers a supportive environment, including induction and ongoing development opportunities, particularly welcoming applications from those with lived experience of Long Covid, younger candidates, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in charity governance.
• Skills in income generation.
• Expertise in strategic planning or organisational development.
• Background in project management.
• Proficiency in digital systems and communications.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the charity's strategic direction and governance.
• Participate in fortnightly online Board discussions.
• Involve in key project delivery to support growth.

Job description

We have a wide range of home, online and digital volunteering opportunities available. Please contact us at [e-mail] if you would like to volunteer in one of these roles. This list will be updated regularly.

Please note that opportunities to volunteer for voluntary organisations and public services are limited at this time.

As a Trustee, you will contribute to the organisation's strategic direction and overall governance. In addition to fortnightly online Board discussions, this role involves hands on involvement in delivering key areas of work and helping the charity to grow its impact. As a Trustee, you will help shape the strategic direction of a charity working at the forefront of an emerging and often misunderstood health condition, supporting efforts to improve access to care, strengthen the evidence base, and build partnerships that drive meaningful change for people living with Long Covid. We offer a full induction, buddy support and ongoing development opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of Long Covid or other long term conditions. This could be through your own experience or by supporting someone close to you. We also encourage applications from younger people aged over 18 and those from diverse backgrounds. We are seeking individuals who can bring relevant skills, experience and perspective to the Board. This may include:

• Charity governance
• Income generation
• Strategic planning or Organisational development
• Project Management
• Digital systems and communications

Experience required

People with lived experience of Long Covid or other long term conditions. Experience in areas such as:

• Charity governance
• Income generation
• Strategic Planning or organisational development
• Project Management
• Digital systems and communication

Frequency & commitment

Minimum of 6 hours per month

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.

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