Board Member Job Description
The role of Board Member is an executive level position and will require a breadth of skills and experience. All executive board members must be willing to be listed in the Trustee Declaration to the Charities Commission as well as on the public facing website for Pocket Angel.
As we a are a fledgling organisation we do not operate by hierarchy and everyone is expected to help in the charity initiatives.
1. Makes serious commitment to participate actively in committee work.
2. Regularly attends board meetings and related activities.
3. Use your skillset to contribute to the strategic direction and planning for the growth of Pocket Angels services.
4. Use your skillset to assess and drive innovative delivery and outreach.
5. Stay informed about committee matters, prepares yourself well for meetings, and reviews and comments on minutes and reports.
6. Volunteer for, and willingly accept, assignments and complete them thoroughly and on time.
7. Get to know other committee members and build a collegiate working relationship that contributes to consensus.
8. Be an active participant in the committee’s annual evaluation and planning efforts.
9. Participate in fund raising for the organisation (nonprofit only).
To volunteer for this roles please email volunteer@pocketangelhome.co.uk
Board Secretary Job Description
The Board Secretary role does not require the individual to be listed in the Trustee Declaration to the Charities Commission nor on the public facing website for Pocket Angel. We require someone who is efficient, reliable and available to attend the monthly Trustees meetings and any other extraordinary meetings. Most of our meetings are virtual and run using video conferencing over the Internet. The person must be technologically literate and willing to learn new software packages.
1. May be a member of the Board (see above for this role description).
**All executive board members must be willing to be listed in the Trustee Declaration to the Charities Commission as well as on the public facing website for Pocket Angel.
2. Maintains records of the board and ensures effective management of organisation’s records
3. Manages minutes of board meetings
4. Ensures minutes are distributed to members shortly after each meeting
5.Is sufficiently familiar with legal documents (articles, by-laws, IRS letters, etc.) to note applicability during meetings
6. It is possible that this role can be combined with the Board Treasurer role (see below for this role description).
To volunteer for this roles please email volunteer@pocketangelhome.co.uk
Board Treasurer Job Description
The Board Treasurer role does not require the individual to be listed in the Trustee Declaration to the Charities Commission nor on the public facing website for Pocket Angel.We would like someone with Financial experience (charity sector experience would be good but is not essential).
1. May be a member of the Board if appropriate (see above for this role description).
**All executive board members must be willing to be listed in the Trustee Declaration to the Charities Commission as well as on the public facing website for Pocket Angel.
2. Manages finances of the organisation and has delegated authority to authorise expenditure up to £250.
3. Administrates fiscal matters of the organisation.
4. Provides annual budget to the board for members’ approval.
5. Ensures development and board review of financial policies and procedures.
6. It is possible that this role can be combined with the Board Secretary role (see above for this role description).
To volunteer for this roles please email volunteer@pocketangelhome.co.uk