Trustee

Voluntary Action Surrey East (VASE) is looking for new trustees to join our Board as we enter an exciting new phase of development.

We support and strengthen voluntary and community action across Surrey East, helping local organisations, volunteers and partners work together to build stronger, more connected communities.

Our work includes:

• Volunteering and community engagement
• Supporting local charities and community groups
• Partnership and neighbourhood working
• Community leadership and representation
• Developing new approaches to local challenges

As the VCSE sector continues to evolve, we are looking for trustees who can help us think creatively, work collaboratively, and support the organisation to grow in a sustainable and community-focused way.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience or interest in:

• Digital innovation and modern ways of working
• Communications, marketing or public engagement
• Data, insight or community research
• Health, care or neighbourhood partnerships
• Finance, audit or organisational development
• Community organising and lived experience leadership
• Social enterprise, innovation or business development

Time commitment:

• Approximately 1 board meeting every quarter
• Occasional development sessions or events
• Most meetings are face to face and/ optional hybrid

This is a voluntary unpaid role, with reasonable expenses reimbursed.

What skills do I need?

You do not need previous trustee experience to apply.

We welcome people from different professional and lived experience backgrounds who care about communities and want to make a meaningful contribution locally.

We are especially keen to hear from people who:

• Bring fresh perspectives and ideas
• Work well with others
• Are thoughtful, constructive and community-minded
• Feel comfortable supporting change and development
• Want to use their skills to make a positive local impact

Our trustees play an active role in helping shape the future direction of the organisation while supporting good governance and accountability.