Volunteer Trustees

YMCA Brighton

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Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that YMCA Brighton achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that YMCA Brighton has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the leadership team to enable YMCA Brighton to grow and thrive, and through this achieve our mission to support homeless people of all ages to discover their potential and feel inspired to achieve aspirations and live life to its fullest.

We value equity, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from everyone, but to fully reflect our client group and the local population, we’re particularly interested in hearing from people with expertise in: Housing, Mental Health and/or have lived experience of homelessness and from people who identify as belonging to a Black and/or Minority Ethnic (BME) group.

Skills

• Support and provide advice on YMCA Brighton's purpose, vision, goals and activities
• Approve operational strategies, policies, monitor and evaluate their implementation
• Oversee YMCA Brighton's financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
• Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively
• Review & approve YMCA Brighton's financial statements
• Provide support and challenge to YMCA Brighton's CEO & Leadership Team in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs
• Keep abreast of changes in YMCA Brighton's operating environment
• Contribute to regular reviews of YMCA Brighton's governance.
• Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions
• Use independent judgement, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect YMCA Brighton's interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests.

Benefits

  • Experience and knowledge of volunteering for a homeless charity
  • Being part of the YMCA Brighton Board of Trustees to help reduce homelessness and enhance the lives of people who live or access services of YMCA Brighton 
  • Comprehensive induction to support you in carrying out the duties of a trustee
  • Paid expenses 

Practical Considerations


When do I need to be available?

Details Board meetings every 2 months and sub meeting 2-3 months
Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Where does this role take place?

Steine House
55 Old Steine
Brighton
BN1 1NX

Register your Interest

  • Details
  • Disabled Access
  • Equal Opportunities Policy or Statement
  • Expenses
  • Health and Safety
  • Induction
  • Insurance Cover for Volunteers
  • Other
  • Suitable for 13 - 16 years
  • Suitable for 16 - 18 years
  • Suitable for a group of volunteers
  • Suitable only for (e.g. 18+, LGBT, BAME, Women only)
  • Support on Offer
  • This role is adaptable for different abilities
  • Training