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Would you like the opportunity to apply your experience in a meaningful volunteer role to launch young people for life whilst also enhancing your skills, boosting your self-esteem and meeting new people?
Overview
Salary
£0
Location
Cwmbran, NP441AN
Expires
Expires at anytime
What will you be doing?
About the Volunteer Chairperson role: The tasks of a Chairperson include but are not restricted to the following:
To be a Charity Trustee
To maintain, develop and chair an effective Unit Management Team (UMT) for the unit.
To oversee compliance of charity regulations and Sea Cadet policies and procedures.
To ensure the UMT provide a properly maintained, serviced, safe and secure unit, where volunteers and cadets are safe and supported.
To identify unit priorities and potential issues and work with the team to develop and maintain plans to address these.
Chair a regular UMT meeting - usually 1 hour, monthly, on a weekday evening.
What are we looking for?
About you: Previous managerial experience is essential and having the right attitude and a passion for improving the lives of young people are the most important things! If you think the person specification below sounds like you, then please get in touch:
You are reliable, honest and trustworthy
You are a good communicator
You enjoy working with a team
You are able to motivate and encourage others
Ready to join? If you think this volunteer role is for you then please do click apply and find out how you can start making a difference, or contact the unit directly for more details. If successful you will need to undergo an interview, an online induction process and complete a DBS clearance.
What difference will you make?
The Sea Cadets is the UK’s leading maritime charity and provides a head start in life for young people through nautical adventure and fun. Our volunteers work, both directly with young people and behind the scenes, to help make a positive difference to teenagers who are often struggling in today’s world and their communities. Torfaen Sea Cadets, based on Mount Pleasant Road, is currently looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Chairperson to join its Unit Management Team (UMT). Torfaen is a long-established Sea Cadet Unit that has provided life-changing opportunities for many young people. The Charity is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers that can support with the management of the Unit. There are free training courses available for you to develop new skills, boost your CV and support you in this role.
