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Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin has a team of volunteers who provide a regular friendly telephone call to older people who would appreciate a friendly chat and enjoy conversation and sharing experiences.
We are looking for more Telephone Buddies across all areas of Telford who are happy to make a regular phone call from home and ideally have access to free calls or minutes from a landline or mobile.
Telephone Buddies must be able to offer regular contact, be able to speak clearly and communicate well, provide a confidential listening ear, provide information about other Age UK services and let us know of any other assistance the older person may require. A completed application form and two references are required for this role. A DBS check is not required. Volunteers are supported by an Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Coordinator.
Meeting Point House is owned by Meeting Point Trust Ltd, an independent registered charity.
Meeting Point House supports 12 local charities with office accommodation, provides meeting rooms with a capacity of 2 - 100 and is also home to the Hummingbird cafe.
We are looking to strengthen our Board by adding additional Trustees. Applications are open to all, however, we would be very interested to meet anybody that has a background working within finance or has experience within the voluntary or charitable sector.
What you will be doing:
As a Trustee you will help develop and set the strategic aims, objectives, and direction of the charity. The skills and knowledge you bring will enhance the Board and support the Trust.
Trustees can be active in the business and delivery of events. They can participate in the daily activities that take place inside Meeting Point House, such as assisting in the Hummingbird Café, being a friendly, welcoming face at reception, lending a helpful hand in our maintenance department or helping with admin tasks. Likewise Trustees can play a more strategic and guiding role. All have something to offer the Trust.
Our Board of Trustees meet formally 4 times a year. Meetings take place on a midweek day, either mornings or afternoons and last for approximately 60 - 90 minutes.
The daily operation of Meeting Point House falls under our CEO and the team who welcome any additional involvement/input from the Trustee's.
In return we offer a range of training courses ranging from Food Safety, Compliance, First Aid and Safeguarding to name but a few.
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