Trustee
Organisation
Edmonton Sea Cadets
Do you have trustee or governance experience? Would you like the opportunity to apply this experience in a meaningful volunteer role to launch young people for life, whilst also enhancing your skills, boosting your self-esteem and meeting new people? Edmonton Sea Cadets is a volunteer-run youth development organisation. We offer young people aged 10-18 the opportunity to experience life-changing adventure. Edmonton Unit is looking for enthusiastic trustees to join its Unit Management Team (UMT).
About the Volunteer Trustee role: The tasks of a trustee include but are not limited to the following: • Support the UMT Chairperson to manage a safe, effective, and successful sea cadet unit. • Support the UMT in ensuring all unit activities and matters comply with appropriate regulations and Marine Society and Sea Cadet (MSSC) policies. • Support the unit’s fundraising efforts. • Ensure that all young people and instructors at the unit are engaged in fun and safe activities. • Attend a regular UMT meeting – usually 1 hour, monthly or bi-monthly, on a weekday evening.
What skills do I need?
Previous trustee/governance experience would be a benefit, but having the right attitude and a passion for improving the lives of young people are the most important things! If you think the person specification below sounds like you, then please get in touch: • You are reliable, honest and trustworthy • You are a good communicator • You enjoy working as part of a team • Desirable: to have trustee/governance experience If you have any of the following skills, we would also love to hear from you: * Accountancy * Administration * Business * Fundraising * Marketing * Networking
Interests
- Community
- Young people
Activities
- Business, management, finance, committees
- Marketing, PR, media
Details
- Accessibility
Very accessible - Age restrictions
18+ - DBS check required
Free - Disability and Access Support
Disabled toilets, shower access and lift. - Driving Licence & Vehicle Required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Fundraise
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Wheelchair Access
- Written role description
Dates and times
Start date: 26/08/2025
End date: 30/11/2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| PM | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Eve | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Availability details
Most of the work of a Trustee can be done from home. However you would have to attend a regular UMT meeting – usually 1 hour, monthly or bi-monthly, on a weekday evening. Additionally, you would need to attend any fundraising or other events organised by the UMT.
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