Volunteering Opportunity: Advisory Volunteer with Redbourn Community Group

This role is a specialist one, discussed and agreed with Trustees, for example on Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, IT, Social Media, Legal, Health & Safety, Dementia Awareness. This involves provision of specialist
advice and practical guidance and support to enhance RCG’s services in line with the current business plan.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: St Albans

Location: Indoor

Time of day: Weekend Full Days

Practical Considerations: N/A

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

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

Suitable for volunteers interested in: IT, Technology & Digital Inclusion, Marketing & Communication, Trusteeship & Governance, Voluntary & Community Action

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

Full Description:
Key responsibilities:

• To advise Trustees on specific matters arising from the
business and action plans according to own area of expertise.

• To act in line with the values and policies of RCG.

Specific skills

• Ability to seek out further information, share with trustees and make recommendations.

• Good listening and communication skills.

• Excellent IT skills and a willingness to work remotely when required.

• Ability to tailor advice and recommendations to the current and future needs of RCG.

Capabilities:

• Ability to consider options and make recommendations based on RCG purpose, business plan and any specific brief (if applicable).

• Understanding of the Vision, Mission and Values of RCG
and the resources available.

• Reliability, flexibility and creativity (when required).

• Ability to recognise the need for confidentiality and maintain this when required.

• Able to work in collaboration with others (if required) and seek their input and approval.

• Future focused to support the sustainability of RCG.

• Understanding of the local community (preferable).