Unit Trustee

Unit Trustee

Posted for Farnham, Fleet & Aldershot Sea Cadet Unit

Posted by Volunteer North Hampshire

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As independent charities, each Sea Cadet unit has a number of trustees to oversee the management and legal undertakings of the unit..

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Ensuring that the unit’s activities and matters are conducted legally and comply with charity regulations and MSSC policies and procedures.
• Ensure the general welfare, safety and protection of volunteers and cadets when they are involved in the sea cadet experience.
• Provide properly maintained, serviced, safe and secure unit premises and assets.  To identify unit priorities and potential issues and maintain plans to address those issues.
• Raise funds and ensure financial viability of the unit running costs.
• Raise funds to provide the resources necessary for efficient and successful training in the unit and other projects as they arise.
• Ensure that the unit has a Commanding Officer (CO) and sufficient instructional volunteers to meet the training needs of the cadets.
• To ensure that cadets are safeguarded from any form of abuse and to take by following the MSSC Child Protection Policy and Procedures and seeking support/advice from the MSSC Safeguarding team as necessary.
• The Sea Cadet Standard Constitution have further guidance for the duties of the UMT Trustees. 
  

What skills do I need?

No special skills needed - just enthusiasm!