Welcome to Badminton are recruiting trustees to support the wider work of the organisation by providing oversight and governance of the organisation's work.
This role is expected to involve the following tasks:
- Attend trustee meetings up to 6 times per year
- Attend some of the sports sessions when available, to meet participants and volunteers and understand the project
- Based on prior experience, you could act as Chair or treasurer or undertake a more generic trustee role.
Skills
This role is suited to someone with the following:
- Passion for helping refugees and asylum seekers to integrate and have opportunities to improve their lives
- Prior experience of being on a board of trustees would be helpful
- Expertise in the fields of sport and health, inclusion and EDI, being a Chair or a treasurer
- The time available to devote to helping the organisation to progress.
We especially welcome applications from people with lived experience of being a refugee/asylum seeker, or experience in a previous paid or voluntary role supporting these people.
Details
- Accessibility
This role involves volunteering from home and should be fully accessible. - Age restrictions
18+ only - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
Relevant travel expenses will be reimbursed for travel to meetings. - Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
One to one support will be provided by the Operations Lead. - Training provided
- Volunteer induction
An organisational induction will be provided. - Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 02/04/2025
End Date: 30/04/2026
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Evening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Availability Details
The hours and location of this role can be flexible, but attendance at trustee meetings is expected. These will usually take place after work hours in central Newcastle and there will be a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 trustee meetings per year.
Location
This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.
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