Home-Start Crawley, Horsham & Mid Sussex
There for parents when they need us most,
because childhood can't wait
Trustee Volunteers
Become a trustee
Where: Serving across Crawley, Horsham and Mid-Sussex
Commitment Required: Approximately 10 hours a month
Training provided: Yes
About:
Trustees serve on the governing board and are responsible for directing the management and administration of the charity.
The board of trustees is responsible for ensuring that the charity runs effectively and within the parameters set out in its governing documents and by charity law
Trustees set and oversee delivery of the strategic plan and ensure the highest possible standards of governance. Home-Start CHAMS is an independent charity and a company limited by guarantee, which means that our Trustees have no financial liability.
Requirements of the role:
In order to be a trustee volunteer, you will be required to:
- attend a minimum of six meetings per year
- undergo an enhanced DBS check
- undergo a selection process as outlined by the local Home-Start
commit to the legal and financial responsibilities of the role, as outlined by the local Home-Start
Training and support:
Trustees are fully inducted into Home-Start before beginning their new role; they will receive:
- an induction introducing Home-Start’s service and your responsibilities
- safeguarding training: providing an overview of safeguarding children in Home-Start, how to respond to concerns about a child and understand where to go for advice and support
- training on providing a high-quality service to families (quality assurance)
- paid expenses
- access to Home-Start’s intranet – full of information and guidance on running a local Home-Start
- the support of specialist staff at Home-Start UK
- additional training may be provided by the local Home-Start
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