Volunteer District Trustee - Mersey Weaver Scouts | Mersey Weaver Scouts
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Overview
Mersey Weaver Scout’s Trustee Board is a team of volunteers who work together as charity Trustees to ensure the organization is run safely and legally. Their focus is on strategy, performance, and assurance.
Impact
Trustees support leaders to deliver a fantastic programme, foster community, and learn new skills. They play a key role in maintaining Scouts' vision, ensuring young people have a positive experience, and that activities are conducted safely and legally.
Candidate Profile
We seek Trustees with diverse skills and competencies, preferably with at least three years of experience from their professional careers or other trustee roles. Candidates should be willing to support the organization for a minimum of 3 years, with expertise in HR, Finance, Property, or Law being particularly valuable.
Responsibilities
Trustees are responsible for:
1. Ensuring effective management of the charity.
2. Supporting volunteers to provide memorable experiences for young people.
3. Supporting the lead volunteer and chair with their professional skills.
4. Attending monthly meetings (2-3 hours), an annual away weekend, and the AGM.
5. Managing finances, adhering to policies and legislation, safeguarding assets, managing risks, and ensuring the charity's sustainability.
We especially welcome applications from individuals from BAME backgrounds and women.
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