All Wheel Drive Response North East (AWDRNE) is a small, registered charity based in North Tyneside, supporting communities across Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham and Cleveland.
We’re looking for a few new volunteer Trustees to join our board and help guide the charity as it grows.
AWDRNE’s volunteers provide practical help during severe weather, emergencies and community events, as well as running free First Aid Awareness sessions for families, community groups and young people.
As a Trustee, you’ll play an important role in helping to shape how we operate, plan future activities, and make sure the charity continues to run safely, effectively and for public benefit.
You don’t need to be a charity expert, just someone who cares about community support and has ideas or experience to share.
We’d especially welcome people with skills or interest in:
- Finance or bookkeeping
- Fundraising or sponsorship
- Safeguarding and welfare
- HR, legal or governance
Full induction, support and optional VODA trustee training are provided. Meetings are friendly, inclusive and flexible, usually quarterly, in person or online.
If you’ve ever thought, “I’d like to help, but I’m not sure how,” this could be the perfect way to start.
Contact: info@awdrne.org
Skills
Friendly, reliable, and willing to work as part of a small team.
Good communication and listening skills.
Able to contribute ideas and support discussions in meetings.
Basic understanding of community or charity work (or willingness to learn).
An interest or experience in one or more of the following would be very helpful:
• Finance or bookkeeping
• Fundraising or sponsorship
• Safeguarding and welfare
• HR, legal or governance
Formal qualifications aren’t required, we value life experience and a genuine desire to help our communities.
Full induction and support are provided.
Details
- Accessibility
Most of our trustee meetings are held online or at accessible community venues in North Tyneside, such as libraries or community centres with step-free access and accessible facilities. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support trustees or volunteers with disabilities — for example, by providing documents in large print, offering online participation, or arranging suitable meeting spaces. - Age restrictions
Over 18 - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
Yes – AWDRNE reimburses reasonable out-of-pocket expenses for volunteers and trustees. This can include travel to meetings or events, parking or public transport costs, and other agreed expenses related to trustee duties. We aim to make sure nobody is left out of pocket for helping our charity. - Ongoing support
All new trustees receive a full welcome and induction to AWDRNE, including: A one-to-one welcome chat with the Chair to introduce the charity and its work A buddy system, pairing each new trustee with an existing board member for their first few meetings An Induction Pack with key documents (policies, meeting dates, contacts, and information about the charity) Ongoing support and guidance from the Chair and existing trustees Access to free training opportunities through VODA and other local partners We want our trustees to feel comfortable, confident and valued. No one is expected to know everything, we’ll provide help at every step. - Training provided
Access to free training opportunities through VODA - Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
This role is very flexible. Trustees usually attend around four meetings per year, which can be held in person or online (usually weekday evenings or occasional weekends). Most preparation or reading can be done at home and at times that suit the volunteer. We’re happy to work around people’s other commitments.
Location
274 Waterville Road
North Shieds
Tyne and Wear
NE29 6BW
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