Volunteer FUNDRAISING TRUSTEE - Bournemouth Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets

What will you be doing?

Each Sea Cadet Corps (SCC) unit is an independent charity in its own right which must fundraise for its running costs while the parent charity of MSSC (Marine Society & Sea Cadets) funds the charitable infrastructure and provides national facilities. Our biggest supporter is the Royal Navy whose customs and traditions are at the heart of what we do.  Sea Cadet units are managed and run by committed volunteers.  The unit management team (UMT) are volunteers and act as the unit’s trustees, headed up by a unit chairperson, secretary and treasurer. The UMT is responsible for the running of the unit at a strategic and management level and we are looking to recruit a dynamic volunteers to support the unit organisation and management. The Fundraiser is supported by the UC and is responsible for the following principle tasks:   - To be the lead person in generating funds for the unit. - Identify fundraising sources, including advice, guidance and support from National Support Centre Fundraising team. - Develop links with local contacts and business and produce a database of potential funders. - Raise awareness of the unit to the local community with the support of other trustees responsible for marketing and communications. - Provide support and guidance on fundraising requirements relevant to other volunteers. - To assist the UMT in the generation of unit funds through identification of marketing and communications activities. 

What are we looking for?

We are looking for volunteers with a practical management skills as well as an understanding of relevant governance and compliance.  The unit building operates as a Sea Cadet training ship but also as a local community centre, so we are interested in hearing from anyone with these following characteristics:

Experience in fundraising Experience of volunteer and charity management is desirable Experience or understanding of Charity Commission requirements Enthusiastic and committed Willing to learn about our mission and values Able to manage time and delegate tasks Able to work as part of a team Ability to communicate with people from all walks of life at all levels, as effective communication with other key stakeholders including SCC personnel, other facility users and charity groups will be important 

What difference will you make?

The UMT is key in our being able to offer a wide range of activities for our adult instructional volunteers and cadets from sailing, canoeing, kayaking, power boating, to flying, cookery and much, much more. We aim to encourage good citizenship and provide valuable, nationally recognised qualifications and adventure for young people aged 10-18 years. Our core values that we look for in our Cadets, Volunteers and Staff are: •    Loyalty •    Respect •    Honesty and Integrity •    Commitment •    Self-discipline Your contribution will not only support the Sea Cadets and Royal Marine Cadet mission but will support other local community groups, pre-school and charities to continue to deliver services to those who need to benefit from them.