Volunteer Trustee

What will you be doing?

Our trustees play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of our charity. They make a difference by giving their time and sharing their skills, life experience and expertise with the charity.​ ​This will be an interesting role, providing you with the opportunity to use your current skills and to learn some new ones along the way.  You will be working with a team of energetic, committed and caring people who all want to do their best for the people who use our services.​ As a growing charity, we are currently recruiting new trustees. Survive wants to build a diverse team which reflects the communities we serve and encourages and welcomes all applications, including those who have themselves been subjected to sexual violence and abuse. ​ ​​The Board of Trustees currently meets every other month on Zoom.  ​ ​Each Trustee is also asked to either join a sub-committee or work on a specific project. This will enable you to work closely with other Trustees and the Survive staff team. These meetings are held on Zoom.​ Occasional meetings such as the AGM are held in York. ​You do not need to have held a Trustee position previously or have any experience of working with charities as we can provide training on this, and you will receive an induction to working with Survive.

What are we looking for?

Live our valuesTo understand and commit to working within Survive’s values to achieve our vision.To attend and actively participate in Board and sub-committee meetings as required.To represent and actively promote Survive at events and through personal and business networks.   Communication skillsGood verbal and written skills, with the ability to make your voice heard.Team working and respecting the opinions of others. Decision makingEvidence of decision-making ability in a rapidly changing environment.Ability to negotiate and influence. Relevant experienceBring the skills and experience that you have developed in the workplace, through studying, volunteering or in your home life and put them to good use at Survive. We are especially keen to hear from individuals with skills and experience in: Law, Human Resources, Financial Management. 

What difference will you make?

Survive is a growing charity, so you will be able to influence the strategic direction and aims of the organisation in the years to come. Survive has some key decisions to make in the short term as we realise our ambitions and make exciting plans for the future. This is where you can help to make a real difference so that Survive can continue to support our clients for another 30 years.