2021 October 01

Virtual Trustee Volunteer Information Session

Thursday 4 November, 6.30pm-8pm, online via zoom

Join Cumbria CVS and Cumbria Exchange on 4 November, along with a range of different charities and groups looking to recruit new trustees or board members at the Virtual Trustee Volunteer Information Session.

Being a trustee can be very rewarding. As a trustee you have the chance to support and shape the work and strategic direction of an organisation, and you can make a significant difference to a cause that matters to you. Trustees are the people in charge of a charity and play a vital role, volunteering their time and working together to make important decisions about the charity’s work. Trustees ensure their charity has a clear strategy, and that its work and goals are in line with its vision. Most trustee boards meet four to eight times a year. Many boards also have sub-committees that focus on areas of work or projects.

Inspiring Barrow Kickstart Programme got underway in September, promoting communication, teamwork, emotional resilience, self-efficacy and leadership.

Working with 16 primary schools, with Year 6 children, across Barrow and Dalton this term, Kickstart has been welcomed by the schools after the disruption of the past year. The programme, which is delivered in after schools, runs for 10 weeks including half term activities for the children.