Cool to be Kind is actively seeking a dedicated individual for the position of :

Volunteer Trustee

We are currently seeking Trustees who preferably possess expertise in marketing, accounting & finance, fundraising, or management. As a Trustee, your role will involve overseeing Cool to be Kind’s affairs to ensure its sustainability and alignment with its objectives. You will be responsible for the organisation’s overall governance, strategic direction, and the development of its aims, objectives, and goals in compliance with company guidelines and legal regulations.

We will consider applications from all backgrounds.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Commitment to Cool to be Kind.
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort (see commitment required).
• 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 
• To be selflessness and kind, to have integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness and honesty. 
• Leadership skills 
• Experience of committee work (preferred)
• Tact and diplomacy 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills 

Duties

• To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law (when applicable), company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations. 
• To ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document. 
• To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives: Cool to be Kind must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objectives, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are. 
• To contribute actively to the board of trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. 
• To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation. 
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.  
• To ensure the financial stability of the organisation. 
• To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of Cool to be Kind’s funds.

Other requirements

• Physical attendance once a year at an Annual General Meeting (AGM) is required.
• Special General Meetings (SGM) are required if important decisions or discussions need to be made and attendance of trustees would be required. These meetings would be planned to find suitable dates for all trustees.
• Relevant hours per week to develop aims, objectives and strategy.
• When possible, to represent Cool to be Kind at events.

Benefits and out of pocket expenses

By becoming a trustee of Cool to be Kind, you will join an incredible organisation that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals—a reward in itself. You will actively contribute to the growth and expansion of Cool to be Kind, playing a vital role in our efforts to support the homeless and vulnerable within our community. Furthermore, if you decide to pursue other opportunities in the future, we will gladly provide you with written references that highlight your valuable contributions and express our sincere appreciation for helping us achieve our goals. Additionally, serving as a trustee will provide you with valuable exposure to the third sector, broadening your experience and understanding of this important domain.

Out of pocket expenses can be claimed for and will be remunerated on a case-by-case basis. 

Application

Please complete our volunteer application form and email it and your CV to helen.wilkerson2021@gmail.com, our Street Support Chelmsford Manager. Please also include the value that you would add to our organisation. Successful applicants will be contacted to be invited to an informal chat over zoom with Helen. 

End Date

This position remains open while advertised. Applicants will be shortlisted and contacted for interviews. Interviews will be held in person or remotely (Zoom or similar).