Helping Rhinos
Trustee - Volunteer
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Are you passionate about conservation and can help a charity with big ambitions?
By 2030, we want to substantially increase our impact. We are looking to recruit up to 2 new Trustees to drive the charity forward, supporting the CEO to deliver an ambitious strategy.
What difference will you make?
Through its fiscal support, Helping Rhinos has contributed to
- The protection of the largest population of Eastern black rhino in the world.
- Creation and running of the only rhino rescue and rehabilitation in KwaZulu-Natal.
- The expansion of key rhino habitats that has enabled the introduction of black rhino to areas it has not inhabited for many decades.
- The creation and operation of the Black Mambas, the world’s first all female anti-poaching unit.
- The building of Early Development Centre schools' facilities to help improve the livelihoods of local communities.
But our Trustee Board is not just there to complete the formalities of governance, rather we want all Trustees to play an active role in agreeing, overseeing and supporting the delivery of a strategy that will more materially impact the future of rhinos on the planet. These iconic species are under significant threat and we aim to play a leading role in conserving them for future generations.
We actively encourage Trustees to visit our partners in Africa and see, in person, the difference they are making, with our support.
You’ll feel proud at the contribution you have made, through
- The overall progress of the charity in delivering the strategy
- The specific contribution you make through your area of shadow responsibility
- The technical leadership and knowledge you bring through your profession and other experiences
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And importantly we want you to feel part of a successful, inclusive team, really enjoying your interactions with other members of the Trustee Board, the CEO and his team.
What are we looking for?
We are keen to have a diverse group of Trustees with experience across a broad range of both commercial and voluntary sectors. Specifically for these Trustee roles we are trying to “complete” the Trustee Board, filling in gaps so that we have a strong team with a comprehensive range of skills and experiences.
We are looking for up to two Trustees - one with experience of HNW giving and one with Human Resources management experience. They will support the CEO and his team as well as providing oversight for the Board of Trustees on this area.
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What will you be doing?
Since its formation in 2012, Helping Rhinos has had a significant impact in the world of rhino conservation, raising nearly £5m. But with poaching remaining a daily threat and the pressure on wild spaces increasing, rhino conservation has never been more important than it is now.
Poaching, lack of habitat and disengaged communities are the 3 key threats to sustainable populations of rhino on our planet. To address these threats, Helping Rhinos has gained international credibility for its work in the field, where it has provided significant support to partners across Africa.
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PROTECT the wildlife
- Ground anti-poaching patrols and surveillance for signs of poaching activity.
- Aerial patrols and surveillance through our Eyes in the Sky programme.
- Rescue and rehabilitation of orphan rhinos in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa – the global poaching epicentre.
- Use of ground-breaking technology to keep rhinos safe and reduce security costs.
PRESERVE their habitats
- Expanding habitat and dropping fences.
- Restore and rewild degraded wildlife habitat.
- Rhino translocations to start new populations.
PROVIDE for people
- Building of schools and community centres.
- Education outreach programmes in local communities.
- Improving livelihoods through conservation led community up-skilling initiatives.
But we know we need to do much more and enhancing the capability of our Trustee Board is key to doing this.
The two areas we would like to enhance are
Philanthropy and high-net-worth (HNW) giving
We'd be interested in hearing from people who have experience in this area or perhaps work in an area where there is exposure to HNW individuals.
Human Resources and People Management
Our charity is growing and we want to make sure that it can attract and retain the best talent to help power this growth.
The new Trustees will be part of a new Board totalling 9 members. We’ll provide full support and induction so that we can start 2027 with a complete team to enable the delivery of our growth strategy.
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