Volunteer Trustee

What will you be doing?

Vacancies We are at an exciting stage of the charity’s development, and we are looking to appoint new Trustees with diverse backgrounds to join our Board for a minimum of three years, to help ensure the charity continues to have maximum impact as well as oversee the fantastic work being undertaken by our dedicated paid staff, members, and supporters.   In particular, we seek applicants with experience in the following areas, especially if in the context of charities/non-profit organisations:

Human resources and/or employment law Public relations and/or communications Accountancy and/or financial risk management

  We are always interested in increasing the diversity of our Board, so we are particularly keen to recruit individuals from all areas of the community. Experience co-working with PWLD and/or of working with small-to-medium sized charities and/or arts organisations, and good contacts in the Bristol area would all be helpful.   We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and apply the same standards to recruiting Trustees. You do not need prior Board experience to become a Trustee, and we welcome applications from younger and BAME candidates with relevant skills and experience.   The roles are voluntary and unpaid, and you will be required to become a Member of Misfits, sign a Declaration of Eligibility, and undergo a DBS Check.   The commitment includes preparing for and attending at least four trustees’ meetings a year and participating in sub-committees where appropriate, for a minimum of three years.  

What are we looking for?

We seek applicants with experience in the following areas, especially if in the context of charities/non-profit organisations:

Human resources and/or employment law Public relations and/or communications Accountancy and/or financial risk management

  We are always interested in increasing the diversity of our Board, so we are particularly keen to recruit individuals from all areas of the community. Experience co-working with PWLD and/or of working with small-to-medium sized charities and/or arts organisations, and good contacts in the Bristol area would all be helpful.     What We Expect from You You will oversee the charity’s responsibilities to report to the Charity Commission, Companies House, and HMRC, and will also share a broader responsibility for Good Governance with the rest of the Board, including:

Overseeing our long-term strategy Ensuring legal compliance with rules and regulations Managing financial risk, by reviewing the budget and financial practices Managing reputational risk, by overseeing the Charity’s strategy and activities Managing risk to Members and Staff, by ensuring the presence and practice of appropriate internal governance mechanisms.

  With this in mind, we expect from you:

Commitment and enthusiasm to promote our work and help PWLD Integrity – all Trustees, Staff, and volunteers are DBS checked The ability to think clearly and strategically Good written and verbal communication skills The ability to motivate and work with people from different backgrounds An understanding that we are a small charity with limited resources and that Trustees may need to help with many different tasks. Be available for at least four Board meetings during your tenure.

What difference will you make?

Our mission is to improve the life opportunities and aspirations of PWLD and to challenge their discrimination in society. We work directly with 60 Misfits Members (PWLD) every week through our creative programme, including poetry, drama, wellbeing, and dance workshops. Members organise and join in social activities, like our monthly social nightclubs ‘Rhythm of the Night’. We deliver performances and training events for professionals in private and voluntary sectors, of which half are medical students and people who work directly with PWLD in Bristol.