Volunteer Trustee

Volunteer Trustee

Posted for Eight Bells for Mental Health

Posted by Volunteer Centre West Berkshire

Register your interest

You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre West Berkshire website to express your interest.

• Ensure the charity adheres to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans and policies.
• Support and review operational and financial performance.

• Work constructively with the staff and members management committee to make informed decisions.
• Provide guidance and expertise to help shape the charity's future direction.
• Advocate for the empowerment and leadership of service users.

• Represent and promote the charity within the community and relevant sectors.
• Leverage your network and expertise to support fundraising, marketing, and outreach efforts.

• Attend and actively participate in Trustee meetings approximately every six weeks (1-3 hours per meeting).
• Engage in additional tasks as needed, with flexibility in time commitment.
• Beyond this, the role can absorb as much or as little time as you can commit

Board meetings are currently via Google Meet, usually in the evening, and this will likely continue in the future.

What skills do I need?

• Experience in one or more of the areas of fundraising, marketing, legal, financial, IT, and HR would be desirable, but not essential.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
• Commitment to the values and mission of Eight Bells for Mental Health.
• Understanding of mental health challenges is an advantage, but not required.

• The chance to work with an amazing group of members, staff, volunteers, and fellow trustees.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Valuable experience to add to your CV.
• The excitement of collaborating with a diverse group of people to achieve a common, essential goal: improving and enriching the lives of our members.