Volunteer Animal Charity Chairperson

What will you be doing?

Do you have professional expertise you could use to help a good cause? Are you passionate about animal welfare? Volunteer to take the Chair at our Milton Keynes Branch and help direct all our activities which are aimed at improving animals’ lives. As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to give a 10 hour commitment each week and attend a monthly committee meeting lasting some 2 to 3 hours. Primary responsibilities of the Branch Chair

Take the chair at branch committee meetings and direct the activities. Act jointly with all co-trustees and work closely with the branch secretary and treasurer. To act as co-signatory, if required, on branch cheques and ensure that proper financial procedures are always followed, in line with charity legislation. Ensure that all committee members are familiar with branch rules, national Society policy and their responsibilities as a charity trustee. Be instrumental in the production, monitoring and review of a branch development plan. Actively coordinate the activities of the branch, including the delegation of tasks.

What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Chair

We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you will everything you need to carry out the role. Ongoing support is also provided by local and national RSPCA staff in addition to any additional training provided by the relevant branch. The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that have a direct impact on local animal welfare. The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals. A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people.

What are we looking for?

What we are looking for in a volunteer: You will most likely have been in a senior position with a medium sized business or charity previously, managing leaders of teams and experience of creating strategic plans and bringing people on the journey as they are deployed. You will have specific skills such as finance, legal, fundraising, project management, business experience, awareness of employment and/or charity legislation. These can all be useful to help ensure we have a sound and robust business model and long-term strategic development plan. We are also looking for people who are creative, innovative, who have experience of or are part of the groups and communities we want to attract, who can bring new ideas, different experiences and fresh perspectives to the Board and help put those ideas into action. You will need to be able to work with people and have good interpersonal skills. You do not need to be an expert, although commitment, common sense, and the ability to be objective are vital.

What difference will you make?

The Chair of Trustees is a key role in our organisation. Your leadership and commitment will ensure we continue to provide and extend our range of much-needed support and services to our beneficiaries.