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 with a law background. 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 which is essential, 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 which is essential, 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 which is essential, 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