IW Volunteer

Do you have administrative or money management experience? Would you like the opportunity to apply this experience in a meaningfulvolunteer role to launch young people for life, whilst also enhancing yourskills, boosting your self-esteem and meeting new people? The Sea Cadets is the UK's leading maritime charity andprovides a head start in life for young people through nautical adventure andfun. Our volunteers work, both directly with young people and behind thescenes, to help make a positive difference to teenagers who are oftenstruggling in today's world and their communities. Ryde Sea Cadets, based at the Old Fire Station, is currentlylooking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Treasurer to join its Unit ManagementTeam (UMT). Ryde is a long-established Sea Cadet Unit that has provided life-changingopportunities for many young people. We currently have about 30 cadets who comefrom all over the Ryde and surrounding areas. The Charity is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteersthat can support with the finances of the Unit. There are free training coursesavailable for you to develop new skills, boost your CV and support you in thisrole. These tasks can also be divided between volunteers, so why not come alongwith a friend and share the experience? About theVolunteer Treasurer role: The tasks of a Treasurer include but are not restricted tothe following: Keeping up to date and accurate records ofincome and expenditure. Ensuring regular reports are available to theTrustees. Ensuring that annual returns are completed andchecked by the appropriate person, and Charity regulator. Attend a regular UMT meeting - usually 1 hour,monthly or bi-monthly, on a weekday evening. Skills About you: Previous money management experience would help, although having the right attitude and a passion for improving the lives of young people are the most important things! If you think the person specification below sounds like you, then please get in touch: You are reliable, honest and trustworthy You are a good communicator You enjoy working as part of a team Desirable: to have treasurer / finance / money management experience No additional details recorded for this opportunity. When can I volunteer? Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Morning No No No No No No No Afternoon No No No No No No No Evening No No No No No No No Location Old Fire Station Station St Ryde Isle of Wight PO33 2QH Newport, Congregational Church & The Pyle Street Pantry