Volunteering Opportunity: Trustee with Viewpoint

Viewpoint are a charity that supports people who have a background in mental health as well as addiction challenges. By encouraging and inviting them to have their say, their feedback can go towards greatly improving mental health and addiction services. They are seeking a Trustee with the skills to support the governance of the charity and ensure that it remains guided by its constitution, members and service level agreements.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: Hertsmere, St Albans, Watford, Welwyn/Hatfield

Location: From your office, From home, Indoor

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons, Weekday Evenings, Weekend Half Days

Practical Considerations: Travel expenses and any out of pocket expenses paid.

Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Addiction & Substance Misuse, Education & Training (adults), Education & Training (young people), Homelessness & Housing Support, Marketing & Communication, Mental Health

Full Description:
View[point need Trustees with the following skills:
• Managing finances / accounting
• Business and strategic planning
• Marketing and communications
• Project and risk management
• Partnership working
• Fundraising experience

The Board meets every 3 months on a Weds eve 5.30-7.30pm but need people with the time to attend sub meetings as and when needed.

Interests:
Marketing & Communications
Mental Health
Crisis Support
Homeless
Education

Activities:
Marketing & Communications
Financial control
Fundraising
Trusteeship

Skills gained:
Leadership
Governance
IT
Teamwork
Negotiating

Skills required:
Governance
Managing people
Teamwork
Leadership