Management Committee Volunteers

Management Committee Volunteers help provide leadership, governance, and strategic direction to the organisation. They work collectively to ensure the charity or community organisation is well managed, financially sustainable, legally compliant, and able to achieve its objectives for the people it supports.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in committee meetings.
• Contribute to the development of the organisation's vision, strategy, and future plans.
• Support the effective governance of the organisation.
• Monitor performance against agreed objectives and plans.
• Help ensure the organisation complies with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve policies and procedures.
• Support fundraising, partnership development, and community engagement.
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation within the local community.
• Assist in identifying risks and opportunities.
• Help ensure financial resources are managed responsibly.
• Support the recruitment and retention of volunteers where appropriate.

Skills

Essential

• Commitment to the aims and values of the organisation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to think strategically and make balanced decisions.
• Reliability and willingness to attend meetings.
• Understanding of confidentiality and good governance.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Desirable

• Experience in charity, community, health, social care, education, finance, legal, HR, fundraising, marketing, or business settings.
• Knowledge of governance and committee processes.
• Understanding of the issues affecting older people, carers, veterans, or people living with dementia.
• Previous volunteer, trustee, or board experience.

Time Commitment

Typically 2 to 6 hours per month, including committee meetings, occasional events, and preparation for meetings.