Voluntary Action South West Surrey
Trustee for Infrastructure Organisation - Volunteer
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VASWS is an umbrella organisation for voluntary groups, community groups and charities working in Guildford and Waverley.
Join us as a member of the Board and help to make a difference in your local community!
What difference will you make?
As an infrastructure organisation we aim to strengthen the voluntary and community sector across South West Surrey.
We support all members of the local community to access services to improve their health and wellbeing.
As part of our board you will support and shape our work and strategic direction, as well as help us achieve this purpose.
Your commitment will ensure we continue to provide and extend our range of much-needed support and services.
What are we looking for?
To strengthen our board, we are looking for people who have over 3 years experience in any of the following areas - Governance, Strategic Development and Planning, HR, Health and Safety and Safeguarding.
In addition, the successful candidate will be able to fulfil the person specification below
Trustee person specification
- Commitment to the organisation
- Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
- Strategic vision
- Good, independent judgment
- Ability to think creatively
- Willingness to speak their mind
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Nolan's seven principles of public life selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
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What will you be doing?
The Role Trustee
We are inviting experienced, passionate individuals to join our Board as Trustees, contributing to our journey. Board meetings are your platform to influence, guide, and support VASWS’s strategic direction. Beyond governance, Trustees engage with the community, representing VASWS at local events and helping steer our mission forward.
Benefits Include
- Making a lasting impact in the community.
- Expanding your network and forming new relationships.
- Developing skills in governance, leadership, and strategy.
- Broadening your personal and professional skill set.
- Reimbursement for reasonable expenses.
We are based in central Guildford and Board Meetings are held 4 times a year on a Tuesday at 4pm via Teams, plus an annual AGM and occasional sub group meetings.
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Our Vision & Values
Vision
We at Voluntary Action South West Surrey will champion a resilient, inclusive voluntary sector where communities thrive, wellbeing grows, and everyone belongs
Values
Our organisation has committed to the following values
People and community focused
We care passionately about the people and the communities we serve and will do our very best to satisfy their needs. We strive to nurture and empower our employees to the benefit of individuals, our organisation and our stakeholders.
Respectful and embracing diversity
We recognise and respect all aspects of diversity in the communities we service, within VASWS and within organisations we work with. We embrace the principle of strength in diversity.
Collaborative
We are outward looking and will work productively with all relevant organisations and individuals to deliver solutions.
Innovative and improving
We will learn from our experiences and those of others. Will constantly strive to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations to the benefit of all our stakeholders.
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