Trustee for Headway
OFFERED BY:
Headway NottinghamLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: This opportunity is a combination of online and in person at Old Basford, Nottingham. Nottingham How many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
Headway Nottingham, requires trustees to join our friendly and committed Board. We would particularly welcome those with experience in finance, fundraising, IT, comms/PR and marketing. A small commitment of your time could make all the difference.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Headway Nottingham is looking to expand its Board and improve its skills base in order to continue delivering a high quality service to individuals affected by brain injury in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. As a member of the Board you will play a vital role and actively work with the trustee team, using your specialist knowledge and experience, to maintain and improve standards within our organisation. This will consist of a once monthly Tuesday evening meeting, and occasional sub-committee meetings as appropriate. We would like you to learn more about our area of expertise and be committed to our core values, aims and objectives. Acting as an ambassador for Headway Nottingham, we will expect you to do what you can to raise awareness about brain injury and its often long-lasting effects in order to raise our profile in the area and maximise Headway Nottingham’s enormous potential.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Trustees must be over 18
Available for evening meetings once per month (we meet on a Tuesday evening, every fourth month this will be an in person meeting in Old Basford, all others via Zoom) and occasional extra duties as appropriate.
Particularly looking for persons with experience and knowledge of finance, fundraising, IT, comms/PR and marketing.
Desirable:
Knowledge of third sector
Knowledge/awareness of the effects of brain injury
Available for evening meetings once per month (we meet on a Tuesday evening, every fourth month this will be an in person meeting in Old Basford, all others via Zoom) and occasional extra duties as appropriate.
Particularly looking for persons with experience and knowledge of finance, fundraising, IT, comms/PR and marketing.
Desirable:
Knowledge of third sector
Knowledge/awareness of the effects of brain injury
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
Over 18
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
This opportunity is accessible to someone with a disability
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?
This will take place as you settle into the role
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