Trustee for The United Charities of Abel Collins
OFFERED BY:
The United Charities of Abel CollinLocation(s): Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: The United Charities of Abel Collins 36 Collins Homes Derby Road BeestonNottingham NG9 2TFHow many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
Our board of trustees are currently seeking to appoint new trustees for our charity. We provide quality housing for up to 100 independent elderly people, of modest means, in houses and bungalows set in five acres of private grounds.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Our unpaid volunteer trustees are hands-on; ensuring proper governance; developing new policies; making decisions across a wide range of issues; managing the finances, grounds, properties and two staff.
We also have regular contact with our residents.
We would welcome, in particular, applicants with a background in law, but would those with skill-sets in safeguarding, health, legal skills, property, maintenance, IT, web design, the care sector, or finance.
We normally hold 8 meetings per year, which are normally held on Tuesday evenings. These meetings last around 2 hours.
We also have regular contact with our residents.
We would welcome, in particular, applicants with a background in law, but would those with skill-sets in safeguarding, health, legal skills, property, maintenance, IT, web design, the care sector, or finance.
We normally hold 8 meetings per year, which are normally held on Tuesday evenings. These meetings last around 2 hours.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
We would welcome, in particular, applicants with a background in law, but would those with skill-sets in safeguarding, health, legal skills, property, maintenance, IT, web design, the care sector, or finance.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18+
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
A couple of sessions
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes