Volunteer Chair of Trustee Board | Citizens Advice - Fareham
Citizens Advice Fareham
Date: 6 hours ago
City: Fareham, England
Contract type: Full time
Remote
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual, who would take up the position of Chair of the Trustee Board. Keen to get involved and support the organisation and Chief Officer in delivering against the charity's vision and objectives.
What difference will you make?
Life is complicated. Sometimes people encounter challenges and problems that they don’t know how to deal with, and they need help to overcome. We're here to help everyone in society that needs us. We believe individuals should be able to get help in the way that works for them and meets their needs. Citizens Advice is an independent organisation specialising in confidential information and providing free advice to assist people with legal, debt, consumer, housing and other problems in the United Kingdom. By providing this free advice and support, the Citizens Advice help millions of people find a way forward each year. We aren’t driven by a one-size fits all approach, and provide support in person, over the phone and online. People also need different types of support at various times in their life. We provide education and skills to help our clients avoid similar problems in the future. We equip them with financial skills to help manage their budgets and avoid debt, and to ensure they know about and switch to the best deals that met their needs and save money. As Chair of Trustees, you will oversee the Fareham branch contribution to the National service and help support the Chief Officer and their team made up of paid staff and volunteers to deliver the local service to the Fareham community.
What are we looking for?
Having the experience of being a Chair of Trustees for a charity or similar organisation would be hugely beneficial, although we will also consider individuals who have extensive experience of being on a Board of Trustees and is looking for their first Chair position. Main quality is having a can-do attitude and willing to spend time to support the Chief Officer and other Trustees in helping to run the organisation. This can easily be fulfilled by on average 1-2 hours of support each week, although any additional time would be hugely appreciated.
What will you be doing?
With an outgoing Chair soon to be leaving, we are looking for someone with to take on the role and to impart their own ideas and experiences to help co-ordinate the Board. A detailed role description is provided as an attachment below.
What difference will you make?
Life is complicated. Sometimes people encounter challenges and problems that they don’t know how to deal with, and they need help to overcome. We're here to help everyone in society that needs us. We believe individuals should be able to get help in the way that works for them and meets their needs. Citizens Advice is an independent organisation specialising in confidential information and providing free advice to assist people with legal, debt, consumer, housing and other problems in the United Kingdom. By providing this free advice and support, the Citizens Advice help millions of people find a way forward each year. We aren’t driven by a one-size fits all approach, and provide support in person, over the phone and online. People also need different types of support at various times in their life. We provide education and skills to help our clients avoid similar problems in the future. We equip them with financial skills to help manage their budgets and avoid debt, and to ensure they know about and switch to the best deals that met their needs and save money. As Chair of Trustees, you will oversee the Fareham branch contribution to the National service and help support the Chief Officer and their team made up of paid staff and volunteers to deliver the local service to the Fareham community.
What are we looking for?
Having the experience of being a Chair of Trustees for a charity or similar organisation would be hugely beneficial, although we will also consider individuals who have extensive experience of being on a Board of Trustees and is looking for their first Chair position. Main quality is having a can-do attitude and willing to spend time to support the Chief Officer and other Trustees in helping to run the organisation. This can easily be fulfilled by on average 1-2 hours of support each week, although any additional time would be hugely appreciated.
What will you be doing?
With an outgoing Chair soon to be leaving, we are looking for someone with to take on the role and to impart their own ideas and experiences to help co-ordinate the Board. A detailed role description is provided as an attachment below.
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