Lay Member on our Board of Trustees

For Nautical Training Corps

We have a vacancy for a Lay Member on our Board of Trustees known as our National Council, which governs the 13 Units of the Nautical Training Corps which are situated across the South Of England. As a Lay Member you will take on specific duties / activities to help the Corps grow its membership. This could include help with some fundraising applications or undertake some research as and when required.

Skills

Good communication within the Council and with outside bodies. Willingness to take on responsibilities not necessarily within known comfort zones.

About Nautical Training Corps

THE CHARITY'S OBJECTIVES ARE TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PERSONS IN ACHIEVING THEIR FULL PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL POTENTIAL, PARTICULARLY BY EDUCATING SUCH PERSONS IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE HISTORY AND PRACTICE OF SEAMANSHIP AND SEAFARING.

Interests

Children
Employment, Education and Training
Young People

Activities

Advice and Information
Fundraising and Finance
Trusteeship and Committee Work

Details

Yes - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
Yes - Suitable for Under 18's
Over 18
Yes - DBS check required
Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
Yes - Expenses reimbursed
Yes - Health and Safety Policy
Yes - Ongoing support
No - Training provided
Yes - Volunteer induction
Yes - Volunteer Policy
Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
Yes - Written role description

Availability

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Afternoon	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Evening	No	No	No	Yes	No	No	No

The National Council meet bi-monthly for a couple of hours on a Thursday evening at Littlehampton. There is a whole day Strategy meeting usually in September on a Saturday or Sunday and attendance at various local and national events across the South of England is encouraged but not essential. Some reading and research is required at home, not usually more than an hour a week.