Volunteering Opportunity: Board Adviser with MIND in Mid Herts

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A fantastic opportunity to work with Trustees and staff to lead on Board sub-committee tasks to deliver success at local mental health chairty.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: St Albans, Stevenage, Welwyn/Hatfield

Start Date: 20/03/2024
End Date: 20/06/2026

Location: From your office, From home

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons, Casual or Intermittent

Practical Considerations: No

Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)

Suitable for: Aged 26 and over

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Mental Health

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

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Full Description:
We are looking for enthusiastic, professional and flexible volunteers with a commitment to improving the lives of people with lived experience of mental ill-health. Board Advisors provide expertise and support in an advisory capacity therefore will not hold accountability for MiMH statutory obligations.

Backgrounds sought:

Up to date expertise or experience in one or more fields which may include but are not limited to:

o HR Operations or Centres of Excellence*

o Finance

o Health & Safety

o Fundraising

o Governance

*specifically People & Talent Board Advisors specialising in any of: Generalist/Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; Reward; Performance & Impact; Strategy as it relates to inclusion

· A knowledge and/or experience of mental health issues and concerns is desirable but not essential.

· Good communication and interpersonal skills including public speaking.

Tasks Include:

· To work with Sub Committee Team Members to successfully implement the allocated objectives within the MiMH’s Strategy

· To work collaboratively with all stakeholders (Trustees, Staff, Volunteers) in order to deliver subcommittee actions

· To provide advice and support as necessary to the subcommittee.

· Support the development and agreement of subcommittee proposals which will be submitted to the Board for consideration.

· To maintain current knowledge in particular area(s) of expertise and identify risks and opportunities.

Expectations:

· To be an active member in one or more of MiMH’s sub-committees

· To attend subcommittee meetings every 2-8 weeks

· Time commitment of 9 to 10 hours per month

· To attend our Annual General Meeting

· To engage in other activities as required (e.g. observe a Trustee meeting; participate in Board Advisor community; visit MiMH centres; have knowledge of MiMH services)

· To promote the aims of MiMH in any relevant forum and support specific campaigns