Volunteer Trustee Unit Management Committee Fundraiser

Volunteer Trustee Unit Management Committee Fundraiser

Trustee/Governor
J98032
At a glance

Skills

  • Financial management
  • Fundraising events
  • Governance
  • Volunteer management

Where

Carlisle, CA2 4AD
Mainly at home
Travel limit? 30 miles to enable them to be part of our small family team

Time

Mostly outside office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-3 hours / week or 3-7 hours / week
We meet monthly, complete events bi-monthly, fundraising grants online and attend meetings or networking (as needed)

Are you an enthusiastic, multi-skilled, networking, fundraising, energetic volunteer that can support with the governance and self funding of a small local charity which makes a huge local impact? 

What will you be doing?

The tasks of a trustee include but are not limited to the following:

·        Support the UMT chair to manage a safe, effective, and successful sea cadet unit.

·        Support the UMT in ensuring all unit activities and matters comply with appropriate regulations and Marine Society and Sea Cadet (MSSC) policies.

·        Support the unit’s fundraising efforts to maintain assets/buildings and promote cadet training opportunities.

·        Ensuring that all young people and instructors at the unit are engaged in fun and safe activities.

·        Attend a regular UMT meeting – usually one hour, monthly or bi-monthly, on a weekday evening.

·        Promote trusting and honest organisational reputation by networking positively in all you do.

What are we looking for?

Previous trustee/governance experience would be a benefit, but having the right attitude and a passion for improving the lives of young people are the most important things! If you think the person specification below sounds like you, then please get in touch:

·       You are reliable, honest and trustworthy

·       You are a good communicator

·       You enjoy working as part of a team

·      You have 3 years trustee/governance experience minimum

What difference will you make?

The Sea Cadet Corps is the UK’s leading maritime charity and provides a head start in life for young people through nautical adventure and fun. Our volunteers work, both directly with young people and behind the scenes, to help make a positive difference to teenagers who are often struggling in today’s world and their communities.

Carlisle Sea Cadets, based on Nicholson Street, Carlisle, is currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated trustees to join its Unit Management Team (UMT).  As a long-established Sea Cadet Unit that has provided life-changing opportunities for many young people. We Currently have over 25 Cadets who come from Carlisle and the surrounding areas.

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who can provide support with the governance of the Unit.   Trustees meet formally about every month.  There are free training courses available for you to develop new skills, boost your CV and support you in this role. These tasks can also be divided between volunteers, so why not come along with a friend and share the experience?

Before you apply

Ready to join?

Please apply through Reach in the first instance. 

If successful, you will need to undergo a virtual interview, an online induction process and complete a DBS clearance.

Causes
  • Children / families
  • Organisation type: 
    Charity

    At Sea Cadets, we aim to give young people the best possible start in life through nautical adventure and fun. We also want to understand the difference we make, both to continue...