Chair of Trustees

Remap Shropshire is one of 70+ local groups spread across the UK, we cover all of Shropshire, T & W and areas of Mid Wales. Volunteers work from their home base in conjunction with clients and their Occupational Therapist/Medical Professional where appropriate. We are looking for a volunteer Chair who will help keep the great work going!

Tasks and responsibilities may include any of the following; 

• Review draft minutes and helping with administration
• Helping with the recruitment of volunteers 
• Helping to look for fundraising opportunities
• Attending events and giving talks to outside organisations – other charities etc
• Liaising with other panel officers – complaints, workload, finances
• Membership administration – ID badges, contact list.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Understand the importance of the groups Health & Safety procedures
• Understand the importance of confidentiality & safeguarding vulnerable adults 
  
• Be aware of the standards set by REMAP and the need to work to these standards at all times.

What skills do I need?

• Work as part of a team
• Should be reliable and be available on the dates and times agreed
• Able to have the panel laptop/computer and be able to use Word or similar software and REMAP specific software.

Training:

•  Every volunteer will have access & be signposted to training which the group feels is appropriate for the role
• Every volunteer will be trained in all the tasks they are required to carry out to ensure they have the skills and confidence to fulfil their role
• No volunteer will be expected to carry out their duties unsupervised until they are confident and skilled in these duties
• All volunteers will be supported by the other panel officers and the group in general and their skills and contribution to the group will be reviewed on a regular basis

Location

This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.