At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Chair in managing a team and ensuring a safe environment for young people.
- Company: Join the UK's leading maritime charity, making a difference in young lives.
- Benefits: Enhance your skills, boost self-esteem, and meet new people while volunteering.
- Other info: Flexible, part-time role with remote working options available.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on teenagers' lives through nautical adventure and fun.
- Qualifications: Previous managerial experience is helpful; passion for youth development is key.
Organisation and Location: Sea Cadets - Haringey Sea Cadet Unit
Availability: Part-time, Flexible, Volunteer, remote working available
Do you have experience of managing a team? Would you like the opportunity to apply this experience in a meaningful volunteer role to launch young people for life, whilst also enhancing your skills, boosting your self-esteem and meeting new people? The Sea Cadets is the UK's leading maritime charity and provides a head start in life for young people through nautical adventure and fun. Our volunteers work, both directly with young people and behind the scenes, to help make a positive difference to teenagers who are often struggling in today's world and their communities. Haringey Sea Cadets, based on White Hart Lane, is currently looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Vice Chairperson to join its Unit Management Team (UMT).
About the Volunteer Vice Chairperson role:
- To assist the Chair to maintain, develop and chair an effective Unit Management Team (UMT) for the unit.
- To assist the Chair to oversee compliance of charity regulations and Sea Cadet policies and procedures.
- To assist the Chair to ensure the UMT provide a properly maintained, serviced, safe and secure unit, where volunteers and cadets are safe and supported.
- To assist the Chair to identify unit priorities and potential issues and work with the team to develop and maintain plans to address these.
- Attend a regular UMT meeting - usually 1 hour, monthly or bi-monthly, on a weekday evening, and Chair these in the absence of the Chair.
About you:
- Previous managerial experience would help, although having the right attitude and a passion for improving the lives of young people are the most important things!
- You are reliable, honest and trustworthy.
- You are a good communicator.
- You enjoy working with a team.
- You are able to motivate and encourage others.
How to Apply: If you think this volunteer role is for you then please do email us to find out how you can start making a difference. If successful you will need to undergo an informal interview, an online induction process and complete a DBS clearance.
Volunteer Vice Chairperson employer: Greater London Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association
At Haringey Sea Cadets, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive community that empowers volunteers to make a real difference in the lives of young people. Our flexible, part-time volunteer roles offer a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, enhance self-esteem, and connect with like-minded individuals, all while contributing to a meaningful cause. Join us in creating a safe and engaging environment where both volunteers and cadets can thrive together.
Contact Details:
Greater London Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association Recruitment Team
