Volunteer & Engagement Trustee

Location: Alton and surrounding area
Time Commitment: 4–6 hours per month
Term: Typically 3 years (renewable)

Purpose of the Role

The Volunteer & Engagement Trustee will help Energy Alton build, support, and retain a motivated volunteer community. You’ll strengthen relationships, ensure volunteers feel valued, and help grow our network of energy advocates and community champions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide trustee-level oversight of volunteering and community engagement.
• Support volunteer recruitment through networking and partnerships.
• Develop clear volunteer pathways, roles, and expectations.
• Ensure volunteers receive induction, training, and ongoing support.
• Act as a link between volunteers, staff, and trustees.
• Promote good communication and positive volunteer experiences.
• Monitor volunteer engagement, retention, and wellbeing.

Skills

Essential

• Strong people skills; approachable and friendly.
• Experience in volunteering, community work, or people coordination.
• Confidence in networking and building relationships.
• Ability to motivate and support others.
• Good organisational and communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience in volunteer management, training, mentoring, or coaching.
• Links to local community groups, businesses, or networks.
• Understanding of safeguarding and good volunteer practice.