Volunteering Opportunity: Chair with Special Olympics St Albans

Before you can register your interest for this opportunity you must be registered as a volunteer.

Special Olympics St Albans (SOSA) is a charity that provides sports training for people of 8 years and upwards who have intellectual (learning) disabilities. SOSA caters for all levels and abilities, from those who have not tried any sport previously, to those who want to compete at a local, national or ultimately international level.

We are a branch under the umbrella of Special Olympics Great Britain and are a registered charity that also receives support and funding through Hertfordshire County Council and Everyone Active. Whilst our focus is on sports, we also enjoy providing regular social events for the athletes and their families.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: St Albans

Location: From your office, From home

Time of day: To Be Discussed

Practical Considerations: Location:

Home based, but with visits to St Albans.

Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)

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

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Social Activities, Sport, Activity & Outdoor Pursuits, Trusteeship & Governance, Voluntary & Community Action

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: Yes

Full Description:
The role:

This is a volunteer role with an estimated time commitment of 10 hours per month. The chair will need to attend four board meetings per year along with the AGM and is expected to have meetings with the other trustees when required, as well as attend some of the sporting events that take place throughout the year.

Although experience of working as part of a committee or board of a charity would be useful, it is not essential. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm for what we do and the desire to give of their time to ensure the ongoing success of SOSA

Main responsibilities:

• Liaising with SOGB and Everyone Active where necessary

• Setting dates and times for board meetings – drafting the agenda, taking the minutes, writing them up and running the board meetings

•Helping the board to focus on governance and oversight of the charity in line with its aims

• Working with the Treasurer to oversee the finances of SOSA

• Providing a link with the two SOSA Administrators and supporting where needed

• Setting the agenda for the AGM and chairing the meeting.