The Wokingham Volunteer Centre is Looking for New trustees

The Wokingham Volunteer Centre is a locally focused charity, supporting the voluntary and community sector and many hundreds of vulnerable residents across Wokingham Borough. With our 8 part-time staff and around 700 volunteers, we match potential volunteers with the charities/voluntary groups that need them, as well as running transport and gardening services that help elderly and/or disabled residents to stay safely in their own homes for longer than might otherwise be possible. During the Pandemic we are playing a leading role, with other local groups, in the Wokingham Borough Response.

We are seeking several volunteers to join and strengthen our Trustee Board. We would particularly welcome individuals with experience in any of: HR, Fundraising, Communications, Social Media. Experience as a volunteer is highly desirable.

We would like to increase the diversity of our board and would welcome applications from all sections of society and backgrounds.

Collectively the trustees:

Ensure the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction, and focus on achieving these.
Monitor the performance of the charity and its culture.
Ensure the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
Act as guardians of the charity’s assets, tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper use.
Ensure the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.

Trustees will need to attend six Board meetings a year in Wokingham (but currently via video link) and other meetings and events as may arise. Minimum time commitment is around 3 hours per month. Maximum time commitment is up to you! Induction and training will be given.

We are also seeking someone with the necessary skills and experiences to take over as Chair of Trustees later in the year. The Chair also:

Leads and chairs the Board, ensuring focus on the important discussions and decisions;
Supports and holds the Chief Officer to account on behalf of the board.
Provides influence over the future direction of the organisation
Represents the organisation externally with key partners and funders

Please contact one of us to discuss these roles in more detail.

Graham Powell, Chair 07940 812031 chair@wok-vol.org.uk

Nick Fellows, Chief Officer 0118 334 2070 x320 nick@wok-vol.org.uk

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