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Trustee (Governance Sub-Group)

Dublin City Volunteer Centre

About Dublin City Volunteer Centre

Our mission is to promote the value of volunteering and increase the range and quality of volunteering in Dublin city. Further information available on our website.

What's Involved

Dublin City Volunteer Centre (DCVC) CLG was formed in January 2014 from a merger of Dublin City North and Dublin City South Volunteer Centres. The Centre serves the Dublin City Council administrative boundary area - a population of 550,000. We are part of the national volunteer infrastructure and a member of Volunteer Ireland. We recently produced a new strategic plan - Volunteer Centre for Our City- which will guide our work until 2020. A vacancy has arisen on the board for a trustee who has experience or a background in any of the following areas: quality management/service, legal or compliance who will play an active role on the Governance sub-group. Could that be you?

Overview of the Role:
We are working towards the achievement of the National Quality Standards Award for Volunteer Centres in Ireland, as well as achieving the Governance Code for a type C organisation. This is an exciting time for the Volunteer Centre and you will help support the overall strategy of the organisation, as well as playing a role on the governance sub-group.

  • Supporting DCVC in its journey to achieve its Quality Standard as well as the Governance Code.
  • Supporting the manager and board in appraising risk, in line with the risk management strategy.
  • Play an active role in the overall governance and development of the Organisation
  • Act as an ambassador for the Centre, actively promoting its work.
  • Adequately preparing for, attending and contributing at board meetings
  • Participation in induction and training, agreeing to relevant codes of conduct and policies and procedures

    What's required for this position

  • Ideally quality-focused, compliance or legal experience but someone who has a sound grasp of governance issues, as they relate to charities would also be suitable.
  • Appraisal skills and critical thinker.
  • A genuine interest in the community and voluntary sector and a commitment to volunteering
  • Strong communication & motivational skills
  • Ability to commit and deliver on agreed actions and deadlines
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently

    • Business/ HR/ Management
    • Education/ Training
    • Legal
    • Other
    • Personable Skills

    Level of English required for this role:
    Fluent English

    Minimum time commitment: 1 year

    Hours required: 4hrs Monthly

    Other Details

    Location of volunteering opportunity:
    Board meetings take place 6-7 times per year on Mondays from 12:45 - 2pm at Dublin City Volunteer Centre, Aungier Street, Dublin 2. There are sub-group meetings a couple of times a year.

    Screening details for this role:

    • Formal Interview
    • References
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:

    • Support/ advice/ recognition
    • Initial induction and training
    • Reimbursement of expenses
    • Insurance cover
    • Ongoing training opportunities

    Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role

    • Physical Disability
    • Sensory Disability
    • Learning Disability
    • Mental Health Difficulties

    Age restrictions:
    Over 18

    Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
    No

    Benefits you will receive as a volunteer

  • Opportunity to attend governance training
  • Build leadership skills
  • Chance to make an impact on a growing NGO & build contacts
  • Board induction and handbook.
  • The opportunity to make a REAL difference to volunteering in our City

    Getting there

    http://volunteerdublincity.ie/contact-us/

    • This opportunity is posted by:
    • Volunteer Centre: Dublin City
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