Carers Trust - Trustee
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Carers Trust Hillingdon is a local charity operating support services for unpaid carers living or caring in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The organisation aims to improve support and recognition for people who are caring for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled, or has mental health or addiction problems.
Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:
In this role, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing the charity’s affairs to ensure that it operates effectively, ethically, and in accordance with its charitable purposes. As a Trustee, you will learn governance and leadership skills, financial management skills, and strategic planning skills.
Typical duties include:
- Acting in the best interests of the charity
- Prioritising the charity’s mission and the welfare of those it serves
- Ensuring charity operates in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and governing documents
- Participating in the development of the charity’s long-term strategic plans and objectives
This organisation requires a minimum 12 months commitment, within six boarding meetings per year.
Additional Benefits:
- Volunteering Hours to go towards the Brunel Volunteers Award
- Volunteering achievement recognised on your HEAR Transcript