Do you have trustee or governance experience? Would you like the opportunity to apply this experience in a meaningful volunteer role to launch young people for life, whilst also enhancing your skills and meeting new people? What difference will you make? By being a volunteer with Sea Cadets you can make a positive difference to teenagers who are often struggling in today’s world. Whatever your background and life experiences you can help. Sea Cadets works across the country to give young people balance in their life. We’re helping teenagers from all backgrounds, every week via a network of 9,000 volunteers through 400 units, some in the hardest-hit regions of Britain, to launch well for life. What are we looking for? Essential An enthusiastic, can-do attitude A willingness to get stuck in and help where able. Experience of governance or fundraising is useful but not essential Governance Fundraising skills You are reliable, honest and trustworthy You enjoy working as part of a team Desirable to have trustee/governance experience Useful Business acumen SHEF skills Volunteer management What will you be doing? Sea Cadets is the UK’s leading maritime charity and provides a head start in life for young people through nautical adventure and fun. Our volunteers work, both directly with young people and behind the scenes, to help make a positive difference to teenagers who are often struggling in today’s world and their communities. Penzance Sea Cadets, based on 23-24 Jennings Street, is currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated trustees to join its Unit Management Team (UMT). Penzance Unit is a long-established sea cadet unit that has provided life-changing opportunities for many young people. We currently have 20 cadets who come from Penzance and Newlyn area and neighbouring towns and villages. We are currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers that can support with the governance of a small local charity. There are free training courses available for you to develop new skills, boost your CV and support you in this role. These tasks can also be divided between volunteers, so why not come along with a friend and share the experience? Getting the most out of your volunteering It is really important that we provide guidance and support to make the most of your time as a Sea Cadet Corps (SCC) volunteer. Below is what you can expect from us to enable you to give us your very best. You can expect us to Support you to understand your role, how to do it and the difference you make to the SCC Understand the skills and experience you have, as well as your aspirations for volunteering Provide you with an induction, ongoing support and training to undertake your volunteer role Provide regular updates about any developments in the charity that are relevant to you Value your contributions and providing you with potential opportunities to progress About the Volunteer Trustee role The tasks of a trustee include but are not limited to the following Support the UMT chair to manage a safe, effective, and successful sea cadet unit. Support the UMT in ensuring all unit activities and matters comply with appropriate regulations and Marine Society and Sea Cadet (MSSC) policies. Support the unit’s fundraising efforts. Ensuring that all young people and instructors at the unit are engaged in fun and safe activities. Attend a regular UMT meeting – usually one hour, monthly or bi-monthly, on a weekday evening.