Benefits

As a trustee or volunteer, you will enjoy the following benefits:

1. Training: Access to training opportunities to enhance your skills and personal development. This can contribute to your Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
2. Expenses Paid: Reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred while carrying out volunteer duties.
3. Fun and Social Aspects: Engage in a supportive and welcoming team environment, fostering new friendships and social connections.
4. Practical Experience: Gain hands-on experience in fundraising, applying and expanding your existing skills.
5. Influence and Decision-Making: Have the opportunity to shape the way we manage our grant giving, contributing your unique perspectives and ideas.
6. Meaningful Impact: Make a direct and tangible difference in enriching the Worthing Community, positively impacting the lives of individuals and groups.

Join our team of dedicated volunteers and experience the priceless rewards of being part of a community-driven organisation.

Practical Considerations

1. Location and Accessibility: We hold our meetings at venues in Worthing. We try to ensure these are accessible and easily reached by car and public transportation. When possible we car share to help each other and our environment.
2. Parking: We do our best to ensure that parking facilities are available at, or near, our meeting venues, ensuring convenience for volunteers who prefer to drive.
3. Public Transportation: We try to ensure there are bus routes and stops located near to meeting venues, providing accessible public transportation options for volunteers who prefer to use buses.
4. Flexible Hours: We understand the importance of flexibility and strive to accommodate volunteers' availability as much as possible. We can discuss flexible scheduling options to ensure a suitable time commitment for trustees.
5. Legal Commitments: As a trustee, you will have legal responsibilities governed by law. For detailed information on these commitments, please follow the provided link.
6. Meeting Schedule: Trustees meet every other month for board meetings, where important decisions are made. Additionally, working groups and fundraising events may be organized in between board meetings. We encourage trustees to actively participate in these activities and serve as ambassadors for Worthing Community Chest.

Join us as a trustee, and enjoy the convenience of our location, flexibility in hours, and the rewarding experience of making a difference in the Worthing community.

When do I need to be available?

This is a highly flexible role, allowing you to work at your own convenience, with the exception of board meetings.

Here's what you can expect regarding time commitments:

1. Board Meetings: Board meetings are held every other month, providing a structured framework for important discussions and decisions. These meetings generally take place on a weekday evening between 6:00-8:30 pm.

2. Working Groups: Working groups, aimed at fundraising and partnership activities, are scheduled at times that accommodate the availability of trustees. This flexibility ensures that you can actively participate and contribute in a way that suits your schedule.

3. Between Meetings: We make use of digital communication platforms to keep everyone involved and informed between meetings. This allows for more flexibility for our trustees.

4. Estimated Time Commitment: On average, the role requires approximately 10 hours per month. This includes board meetings, working group involvement, and any additional tasks related to fundraising and project implementation. Enjoy the flexibility of working in your own hours, collaborating with fellow trustees, and making a positive impact on the Worthing Community.