Interested in joining our Trustee Board?
Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline is a registered charity led by a Board of Trustees.
The Trustees (all unpaid volunteers) act individually and collectively, to provide overall stewardship of the charity, in accordance with our governing document and relevant legislation. In essence we look after the staff, volunteers and the organisation, so they can support the community.
You don’t need specific qualifications or experience to be a trustee and we welcome people of all ages, backgrounds and experience.
Prospective candidates will need to:
Have empathy with the work of the Helpline
Be able to devote the necessary time and effort
Have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
Have good judgement
Be able to work as a team
Have the ability, commitment and drive to take the organisation forward
Trustee Opportunities
For any charity succession planning is important and with that in mind we are currently looking for people to join our Board as Trustees.
Chair: Our Chair will be stepping down soon after 15 years and we are looking for someone to learn the ropes beside her before taking on the role. See role and person spec
Treasurer: After 10 years, our Treasurer is looking to retire in the next year. The Treasurer’s role description is here. If you would like an informal chat please email our Treasurer in the first instance to arrange - Treasurer@hertsdomesticabusehelpline.org
General Trustees: Please see the role description
If you would like to apply please complete an application form here which should be sent to Chair@hertsdomesticabusehelpline.org You are welcome also to email Chris Roach, Chair, at that address to arrange an informal chat.