Volunteer Trustees

What will you be doing?

This is an exciting time to join the Trustee Board at SAIL. Our new Trustees will play a key role in enabling us to continue to innovate our work and support service improvement. The role will enable you to put your professional skills to great use as well as give you the opportunity to develop your insight and expertise in all that is involved in the governance of a growing charity. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the probity of its activities, and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines. You will find a full Trustee Role Description in the candidate pack attached to this page. 

What are we looking for?

We are looking for individuals who have a strong empathy with our mission. We welcome applications from candidates with knowledge and background across the following areas:  Fundraising, including events and bid writing  Human Resources and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.  The Youth Services Sector.  Marketing/PR  Safeguarding  Project Management  Social Media Management  Lived experience of the issues faced by individuals we support is also much welcomed.

What difference will you make?

As a small charity, SAIL recognises the great work, time and commitment of our board. If you join our Trustee Board you can expect the following:  A warm welcome  Satisfaction from knowing you are making a difference  A chance to develop your leadership capabilities  A chance to do more collectively than you could do by yourself  Utilise your experience and skills within the voluntary sector.