Volunteer Trustee

What will you be doing?

As a trustee you’ll contribute towards decisions to develop our charity in line with our strategy and policy. You’ll also ensure our compliance with governance regulations. We’re ideally looking for volunteers with some previous organisational management experience and a passion for environmental and countryside issues. What you will be doing

Developing and implementing our strategic plan to help us to deliver our mission Supporting the effective and efficient administration of our charity Contributing investment decisions to ensure the financial sustainability of our charity Supporting the recruitment of volunteers, staff and contractors Ensuring we work within charity law and regulations Being a positive advocate for CPRE and encouraging others to support our work Safeguarding the good name and values of our charity We ask that all trustees are, or are willing to become, members of CPRE

What's in it for you

Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to the countryside Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience We’ll support you to develop in your volunteering role and provide you with relevant training We’ll give you a reference for your future work or volunteering Get involved with social events and workshops on a local and national level, including the annual CPRE conference The opportunity to attend a volunteer induction day  We provide out-of-pocket travel expenses

What are we looking for?

A commitment to CPRE policies, campaigns and initiatives An understanding of, or interest in, the charity sector Experience of working in a strategic way - paid or voluntary Independent judgement and a creative approach to problem solving An understanding of the legal duties and responsibilities of a trustee, or a willingness to learn Good written and verbal communication skills Have access to a computer and the internet at home and be comfortable using them Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability including attendance at meetings

What difference will you make?

By volunteering with us you’ll be helping to find positive solutions for the issues facing the countryside and the environment. By applying your skills and experience you can make a real difference and be a central part of a friendly and passionate charity.