Vice-chair for CPRE Nottinghamshire
OFFERED BY:
CPRE The Countryside Charity - NottinghamshireLocation(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: Nottingham and Nottinghamshire How many places are on offer? 1 initially
Purpose of Role:
As vice chair you’ll be a member of our trustee board/executive committee and leadership team. You’ll work closely with the chair and treasurer to oversee the future direction and development of the charity.
We’re looking for volunteers with management skills and some previous trustee experience
We’re looking for volunteers with management skills and some previous trustee experience
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
What you will be doing
Contributing to the development of all aspects of the charity including governance, campaigning, promotion and fundraising
Supporting the chair to provide leadership to the board of trustees
Deputising for the chair when required
Being an active committee member by attending meetings and
contributing ideas
Meeting with the general public, partner organisations, politicians and local government officers
Ensuring compliance with constitutional and governance requirements and Charity Commission guidance
Managing any staff, volunteers and contractors
Using your skills, experience and local contacts to promote our work Being a positive advocate for CPRE and encouraging others to support our work
Safeguarding the reputation and values of our charity
What's in it for you
Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to the countryside
Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable
experience
We’ll support you to develop in your volunteering role and provide you with relevant training
We’ll give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
Get involved with events and workshops on a local and national level, including the annual CPRE conference
The opportunity to attend a volunteer induction day at CPRE’s national office in London or a regional centre
We provide out-of-pocket travel expenses
Contributing to the development of all aspects of the charity including governance, campaigning, promotion and fundraising
Supporting the chair to provide leadership to the board of trustees
Deputising for the chair when required
Being an active committee member by attending meetings and
contributing ideas
Meeting with the general public, partner organisations, politicians and local government officers
Ensuring compliance with constitutional and governance requirements and Charity Commission guidance
Managing any staff, volunteers and contractors
Using your skills, experience and local contacts to promote our work Being a positive advocate for CPRE and encouraging others to support our work
Safeguarding the reputation and values of our charity
What's in it for you
Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to the countryside
Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable
experience
We’ll support you to develop in your volunteering role and provide you with relevant training
We’ll give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
Get involved with events and workshops on a local and national level, including the annual CPRE conference
The opportunity to attend a volunteer induction day at CPRE’s national office in London or a regional centre
We provide out-of-pocket travel expenses
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
The skills you need
A commitment to CPRE policies, campaigns and initiatives
Good leadership, management and organisational skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good interpersonal skills including diplomacy, impartiality, fairness, respect and confidentiality
Previous experience of committee work (paid or voluntary)
Have access to a computer and the internet at home and be confident using them
Some knowledge of the charity and voluntary sector
Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability, including attendance at meetings
We ask that all trustees are, or are willing to become, members of CPRE
A commitment to CPRE policies, campaigns and initiatives
Good leadership, management and organisational skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good interpersonal skills including diplomacy, impartiality, fairness, respect and confidentiality
Previous experience of committee work (paid or voluntary)
Have access to a computer and the internet at home and be confident using them
Some knowledge of the charity and voluntary sector
Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability, including attendance at meetings
We ask that all trustees are, or are willing to become, members of CPRE
WHEN REQUIRED:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this opportunity.
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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:
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? No