There for You, UNISON’s welfare charity, is looking for trustees – could you be one?
Being a trustee is a challenging but highly rewarding role. Trustees are responsible for directing the charity in line with our mission and ensuring the organisation is managed effectively.
We are now looking for members with a variety of experience, knowledge and skills – either personal and/or professional – to fill the six elected positions on the board . The balance of the board is equally important in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and disability.
Trustees attend approximately six meetings a year. They act in a voluntary capacity. While there is no remuneration, out-of-pocket expenses are paid. Trustees also benefit from an induction and ongoing support.
Applications are welcome from full members actively involved in UNISON, either as a branch welfare officer and/or member of a regional welfare committee.
The election is conducted by ballot of delegates attending our annual general meeting, with results announced the following week. Trustees serve for two years and can stand for re-election at the end of their term.
Interested? If you feel you could make a valued contribution, phone 020 7121 5620 or email Karen.smith@unison.co.uk for an application pack, which contains all the information you need to consider the role.
The closing date for completed applications is 4 April 2014.