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Trustee (3 positions, Scotland, Ireland, Income generation)

Employer
Samaritans
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
Voluntary role
Closing date
8 Oct 2018

Would you like the opportunity to make a difference to the future direction of Samaritans? Could you be a Trustee for this unique organisation that is working to reduce suicide across the UK and Republic of Ireland?

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide.  We believe it is preventable and that by working together we can give people the support they need before they reach crisis point. With more than 20,000 trained volunteers in 201 branches and 150 paid staff members, we offer a unique 24-hour listening service, run peer support in prisons, work in local communities, provide information and education, run campaigns to raise awareness and bring our messages to policy-makers.

Last year, we answered a call for help every six seconds and reached more than half a million people through our work in local communities. Yet we know there are many people who we don’t currently reach with our service. At the same time, the way that people want to access our support is changing, so we need to adapt and innovate to respond to evolving needs.

That’s why we’ve launched a major transformation programme called There for Everyone, which aims to make it easier for people to get in touch when they need us, in the way that suits them best, and to make sure that volunteers have the support they need to deliver Samaritans service, now and in the future.

We are currently looking to complement our current Board of Trustees with dynamic people who have a passion for the work of Samaritans. We need Trustees who can provide strategic leadership and governance to ensure we deliver our vision and live up to our mission and values.

 

Trustee with income generation skills

We are looking for a Trustee with strategic level knowledge or experience in the following areas:

  • Donor or customer insight
  • Product development or commercialisation
  • Development and implementation of marketing strategies
  • Growing Trusts, Foundations, major donors and corporate partnership income

 

Trustee from Scotland

This is an exciting opportunity to shape Samaritans future: do you have the skills to gain the cooperation and confidence of volunteers and staff in leading the organisation in Scotland?

We are looking for a Trustee with a broad understanding of the political, economic and health context in which Samaritans work in Scotland. You will need to gain the cooperation and confidence of volunteers and staff in contributing to the leadership of the organisation in Scotland. In this role, you will use your knowledge and expertise to inform Samaritans wider policy and strategy. To be considered for this role you will need to reside in Scotland.

 

Trustee from Ireland

We are seeking someone who:

  • currently resides in Ireland
  • willing to develop a sound understanding of the cultural and political context of Samaritans' work in Northern Ireland

As a Trustee of the Central Charity, you would be helping to promote and develop Samaritans, increase its efficiency, effectiveness and relevance to society; making sure that the charity and its representatives function properly within the legal and regulatory framework of the sector and in line with our governing documents and accepted best practice; carrying out the duties of a Trustee in a way that adds to public confidence and trust in the charity; making sure that policy development takes account of the views of Council of Samaritans. 

To apply for this role, please visit the Samaritans webiste  https://www.samaritans.org/volunteer-us/trustee-vacancies-samaritans by clicking the Apply button below.

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