Chairperson of the board

About Care After Prison

CAP-Care After Prison is a peer led charity organisation (the first of its kind in Ireland) which provides information, referral and support services to people who have been affected by imprisonment. This service offers ex-offenders a safe environment where they identify areas of need within their lives where support is needed to continue with their goal of leading crime free lives.

We believe in the ability of all people to change given the right circumstances and supports. As part of our information and support service we also work closely with the families and loved ones of people under sentence and awaiting sentencing. CAP also provides services for youth groups & schools around the country and works directly with victims of crime.

What's Involved

This growing, innovative and successful charity is seeking a Chairperson to lead the organisation though the next phase of its evolution. As Chairperson you will:

- Provide leadership to the organisation,
- Chair monthly board meetings (in the evenings, in central Dublin),
- Be the line manager to the Executive Director,
- Serve on board sub-committees as appropriate,
- Contribute a few hours a month to Care After Prison (CAP) at other times.

This is a voluntary role that presents an opportunity for the successful candidate to hone their leadership and governance skills. Joining the board of Care After Prison is also an opportunity to give something back to society. As a board member you will bring your own expertise to the benefit of CAP, and guide the organisation through its evolution.

This vacancy comes about through the retirement of the current Chairperson. A handover period is envisaged. This position is unpaid.

What's required for this position

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic person, a team player with:

- Experience of chairing a board of a non-profit organisation. Consideration will also be given to candidates without experience of chairing, but with extensive experience of non-profit board membership.
- An understanding of the non profit sector and the challenges and opportunities involved.
- A passion/interest in the effective running of organisations and good governance.
- A desire to change Ireland for the better

• Business/ HR/ Management
• Other
• Personable Skills

Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English

Times and commitment required for this role

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Afternoon	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Evening	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Minimum time commitment: 2 years

Hours required: 6hrs Monthly

Other Details

Location of volunteering opportunity:
56 Aungier St, Dublin 2

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
• Insurance cover

Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role

• Physical Disability

Age restrictions:
Over 25

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

Getting there

Central Dublin - near bus routes & Luas