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Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking to make a difference in your local area? This is an exciting opportunity to be a hands-on trustee at branch level, helping to promote kindness and prevent animal cruelty, reach out to more supporters, and influence how we do things. With your support and expertise, we will achieve so much!
Overview of the Branch Trustee opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person who could devote the time to volunteer with us as one of our Trustees. As a Trustee of the Branch, you will have the chance to influence how we care for and prevent cruelty to animals and drive the implementation of key initiatives. You will serve on the governing body of the charity and be instrumental in the running of the Branch and setting out both the short and long terms aims.
As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a monthly committee meeting lasting some 2 to 3 hours. However, the commitment may vary depending on whether the trustee takes on additional duties.
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Trustee
* Appreciate and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA.
* Work in conjunction with fellow trustees and branch officers and jointly act in making decisions for the best interest of the branch and the RSPCA.
* Work with national RSPCA staff to ensure that the branch meets all minimum animal welfare standards (MAWS). In conjunction with your fellow trustees and Branch Partnership Manager write, adopt, monitor, and review a development plan setting out the short and long term aims of your branch.
* Actively participate in branch committee meetings and to attend the branch annual general meeting and regional conference. Be aware of the outcome of regional board meetings and support local initiatives.
* Actively promote and advertise the society in an ongoing programme to recruit new branch trustees and volunteers and welcome new members.
* In conjunction with your fellow trustees, ensure the proper management and control of all activities and decisions relating to any premises held or staff employed by the branch if applicable.
What we are looking for in a volunteer:
We are looking for people from all social and cultural backgrounds, with experience and skills in any of the following areas:
* Finance and accounting, in particular charity accounts;
* Marketing communication including social media, PR, website;
* Fundraising including corporate fundraising, trust fund and grant applications;
* Local community and supporter relationships;
* Hands-on experience in growing charities; and/or
* Are or have been part of the groups and communities we would like to attract.
Alongside the relevant experience, we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare. You would be creative, innovative, bring a fresh perspective, and can put ideas into action.
What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Trustee
* We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you with everything you need to carry out the role.
* Ongoing support is also provided by local and national RSPCA staff in addition to any additional training provided by the relevant branch.
* The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that have a direct impact on local animal welfare.
* The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.
* A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people.
Practical considerations
Please also note that to become a Trustee, you will need to be aged 18 or over and a member of our branch for three months before you are eligible to be elected.
* Trustees are elected for a 12-month term each year.
* Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
* Trustees must sign a Trustee Declaration of Willingness to Act to clarify that they are not disqualified from being a trustee and read the Charity Commission’s guidance for individuals on who cannot be a trustee or senior manager of a charity.
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