Volunteering Opportunity: Trustee with Charity of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough

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The Charity of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough are looking for two new trustees. Ideally, we need one candidate with experience of property maintenance, and if possible, dealing with listed property, and another candidate with an interest in social housing and welfare of elderly people. The minimum time commitment is four board meetings and four committee meetings per year.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: St Albans

Location: Indoor

Time of day: Weekday Afternoons, Weekday Evenings

Practical Considerations: Candidates should have a connection with St Albans to be considered.

Requirements: Relevant qualification or training, Will require a criminal record check (DBS)

Suitable for: Aged 26 and over, Older People

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Homelessness & Housing Support, Voluntary & Community Action

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

Full Description:
Nearly 300 years ago the Duchess of Marlborough funded the building of an alms house in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The almshouse became a charity in 1736 with the object of providing accommodation for residents of St Albans who found themselves in need.

Today the Charity of Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough runs the almshouse and still provides accommodation for 35 residents in a grade II listed building