Volunteer Lead Fundraising Trustee | Didcot Train Inspiring Young People

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We are looking for an individual who cares about championing the cause of Young People with experience of grant & income generation to join our Board of Trustees.

What will you be doing?

Didcot TRAIN - Inspiring Young People, registered CIO charity no.1176258 works with and for all young people particularly aged 11-18 in Didcot and its immediate surrounding area, especially those who, for whatever reason, are having a tough time. Our vision is for all the young people of Didcot to be empowered to grow into social and personal stability.

TRAIN’s work includes the following activities

• Group and one to one mentoring of young people
• Regular and sustained detached and outreach youth work
• Term-time and school holiday activities and residential trips
• Life skills development sessions
• Youth participations and social action programmes
• Life transforming Explore More Programme in Querubi Domaine SE France
  

We are looking for an individual who cares about championing the cause of Young People with experience of grant & income generation to join our board. This will include working with fellow Trustees to shape the strategic and developmental direction of the charity’s operations and to produce trust and grant applications which can sustain our work. We welcome interest from those looking to share established knowledge as well as those looking to develop their own skills and experience. Most importantly, we are seeking an individual who cares about the futures of young people.

Commitments include attendance at a monthly trustee meeting. There is an anticipated time commitment of 8 hours per month. If you would like to make an important contribution to this vibrant local charity and would like further information about the role of Trustee and the work of TRAIN, please contact our chairman Brian McNamee via the Reach website.

What are we looking for?

We welcome interest from those looking to share established knowledge as well as those looking to develop their own skills and experience. Competency in targeting key sector grantors, making multi year bids, developing sustainability are key talents.

Most importantly, we are seeking an individual who cares about the futures of young people.

What difference will you make?

It is our collective responsibility as a Board of Trustees to ensure that we are effective in enabling the organisation to serve the complex and challenging needs of the young people in this rapidly growing town so that they can become valued and respected members of our community. We are accountable to ensure our charitable objects are met and that we are sustainable. Income generation is the lifeblood of "TRAIN" and critical to our ability to effectively execute our Business Plans and provide stability and continuity of our good works.

What’s in it for the volunteer?

The opportunity is open to those who have not had experience of being a Trustee as well as those who have. This position also presents an opportunity to give back to society and the community by committing to a most worthy cause. Each of the Trustees is assigned a lead role in line with their competencies and our needs and also has the opportunity to contribute generally. There is an opportunity to work as team member in a vibrant team and take part in strategic away days to refine our Vision, Mission and goals.

A few more details

We welcome interest from all comers.

Causes

• Black, asian and minority ethnic groups
• Children / families
• Education
• Health and well being / research and care
• Lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender
• Local / community
• Mental health
• Substance misuse
• Young people
  

We operate within the town of Didcot, Oxfordshire and work in the gap in provision of youth services for children and young people (“YP”) who do not easily engage with mainstream...