We’re celebrating all the trustees across Oxfordshire this Trustees Week, recognising the invaluable contribution they make to charities and community organisations.
Trustees play a vital role in helping organisations achieve their goals, supporting their communities and making a lasting impact through their work. But have you ever considered becoming a trustee yourself?
Being a trustee is an opportunity to shape an organisation you feel passionate about. Working alongside fellow trustees, you’ll help set its direction, make important decisions and ensure it is well-run, sustainable and able to deliver its charitable aims.
Whether you’re passionate about supporting young people, tackling loneliness, protecting the environment or strengthening your local community, there are organisations across Oxfordshire that could benefit from your time, skills and enthusiasm.
You don’t need to have previous trustee experience to get involved either. Boards welcome people with a wide range of backgrounds and skills.
The benefits to you
Trusteeship is a rewarding way to give something back, but you’ll also strengthen your leadership and problem-solving skills, while expanding your professional network.
Being a trustee does involve responsibility. Our ‘Becoming a Trustee’ course is always popular and we’ll be running this again next year so keep an eye on our current courses page.
Take the first step
If you’re interested to know more, take a read of our trustee experiences to discover what motivates people to take on the role and what they gain from the experience. The Charity Commission also outlines the six main duties of a trustee.
Ready to apply? You can find the latest Oxfordshire trustee roles on Oxon Volunteers.