Innovative Award-Winning Local Charity Seeks Dynamic New Trustees

City of Chelmsford Mencap is looking for new trustees to join its Board at a significant point in its development.

As a charity providing highly-respected services to those with a learning disability in the mid-Essex region, we are looking to accelerate our growth and to expand our reach and services. In order to do this we need to broaden the knowledge and experience of our Board.


We are a warm and friendly group of committed individuals – please contact us to find out more!

A full recruitment pack is available on request - please enquire to learn more.


Skills

We are looking for new trustees who will bring experience, knowledge, a can-do attitude (and a good sense of humour) to our Board.

We are now particularly looking for people with knowledge in the following areas:
  • Health and Social Care
  • Human Resources
  • Health and Safety
  • Law

Details

  • Accessibility
    Including applicants with a learning disabilit
  • Data Protection policy
  • DBS check required
    Enhanced check. Paid by CCM
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    Exceptional expenses only
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
    All trustees will be given CCM induction
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 17/07/2024

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Availability Details

The charity holds bi-monthly board meetings, with each lasting approximately two hours. A minimum of two hours reading time before each meeting is required to ensure trustees are familiar with items to be discussed. Sub-committee participation is assumed. These meetings are typically held monthly for 1-2 hours, with additional time for reading and actioning matters arising. Our trustees typically give an average of six hours per month to the charity.


Location

Mencap Hall
56 Mildmay Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 0DZ


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