Unit Management Trustees - Sea Cadets Cornwall District (Various Locations)

We are supportive, professional, rewarding and our goal is to provide fun and exciting experiences to young people, to help support them into responsible and productive adulthood through nautical activities and training..

Sea Cadet Units across the Cornwall District are seeking new members for several independent Unit Management Teams. These are extremely rewarding volunteer roles that directly supports the running of this longstanding youth charity. You will be joining a dynamic and friendly team of Trustees who support the financial, strategic and property aspects of the organisation. The Unit Management Trustees do not directly work with our young people, but through their roles, support our operational volunteers who dedicate their time to preparing and running activities and training.

New Unit Management Team members will be fully supported into the role by their well-established and experienced colleagues, the UMT Chairperson and the Unit’s Commanding Officer.

Duties of the Unit Management Team include:

• Participating in regular Unit Management Team Meetings
• Support the monitoring of health and safety, safeguarding and property matters.
• Work closely with the Team and supporting fundraisers to plan and organise charity events and activities to generate income for the Unit.
• Support the UMT Chairperson and the Unit’s Commanding Officer with the general running of the Unit.

Candidates will ideally have the below skills and / or experience:

• Professional and well organised
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Good IT Skills
• Effective decision-making and communication skills

Volunteer time for this role is extremely flexible and other than attendance at a 6 weekly UMT Meetings (evening meetings), regular contact with other key volunteers and supporting fundraising events, all other duties can be carried out at your own time at home.

If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity where you can really make a positive difference to young people, then please consider getting in touch.  We have a range of Trustee roles and locations on offer.

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions, please contact us through: docornwall@outlook.com