Branch trustee

Cheltenham. GL50 3QH.

To be familiar with the branch rules and follow them at all times.

To be familiar with and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA.

To work in conjunction with your fellow trustees and branch officers and jointly act in making decisions for the best interest of the branch and the RSPCA.

Ensure the branch meets all the minimum animal welfare standards (MAWS). Where they are not met, work with national RSPCA staff to meet the standard as soon as practicable.

In conjunction with your fellow trustees and BSS write, adopt, monitor & review a branch development plan setting out the short and long term aims of your branch.

To actively participate in branch committee meetings and to attend the branch annual general meeting and regional conference.

To be aware of the outcome of regional board meetings and support regional initiatives.

To attend the trustee training course.

To actively promote and advertise the society in an ongoing programme to recruit new branch trustees and volunteers.

To welcome and assist the integration of new trustees and volunteers.

Ongoing - but a minimum commitment of at least 12 months is ideal. Trustees are re-elected to the committee at the branch annual general meeting.
Trustees are required to attend monthly meetings, to contribute actively at these meetings and participate where possible in awareness raising and fundraising activities.

You must be committed to the RSPCA's objectives, be able to work with people and have good interpersonal skills. Some trustee roles require specific skills such as finance, fundraising, project management, business experience and awareness of employment law and or charity legislation.

Trustee training and guidance notes are provided.

Some expenses can be claimed with prior agreement from the branch.

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