Friends of Goit Stock Wood is looking for volunteers to launch a charity to raise funds to buy Goit Stock Wood, a 70-acre woodland near Bingley in West Yorkshire. The wood, which surrounds Hallas and Harden becks, contains the spectacular Goit Stock Waterfall. We hope that by placing the woodland into community ownership we can encourage visitors to learn about and care for nature. We also want to create opportunities for volunteers to work on conservation projects, and enhance the biodiversity in the area.
We are seeking two or more people to join us as Trustees to help set up the charity. We would particularly welcome those with fundraising or publicity skills, but we'd also like to speak to anyone else who would be interested in helping with the project.
Skills
Willing to be a Trustee and meets Charity Commission requirements for trustees (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-essential-trustee-what-you-need-to-know-cc3) Communication Teamwork Fundraising Media/publicity Experience of volunteering in a charitable organisation and/or a committee role in a group is beneficial, but not required.
Details
- Accessibility
We would be happy to fit the role to your needs. - Age restrictions
The minimum age is 16 (as defined by the Charity Commission, for the trustee of a CIO). - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
As a trustee, you can help us define our policies! - Expenses reimbursed
We don't have funds at present, but when we do, we'll reconsider. - Health and Safety Policy
As a trustee, you can help us define our policies! - Inclusive Volunteering Policy
As a trustee, you can help us define our policies! - Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
As a trustee, you can help us define our policies! - Volunteers covered by insurance
Not yet, but we will put this in place once the charity is established. - Written role description
As a trustee, you can help us define our policies!
Application Process
- Informal Discussion
When can I volunteer?
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| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Evening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Availability Details
Our trustee board will likely meet - either online or in person near Harden/Bingley - on a weekday evening - we can be flexible with days. Other tasks may be completed whenever convenient. For the fundraising role, we expect that volunteering at evening/weekend events may sometimes be required.
Location
This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.
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