Become a trustee Where: Your local communityCommitment Required: Approximately 10 hours a monthTraining provided: Yes About: We have around 1,000 trustees based in every local Home-Start across the UK. As independent charities, local Home-Starts require trustees to serve on their governing body (board), taking responsibility for directing the management and administration of the organisation. It is a fantastic opportunity to support your local community whilst also developing your skillset in the workplace. Requirements of the role: In order to be a trustee volunteer, you will be required to: attend a minimum of four meetings per year (more may be required, check with the local Home-Start you want to support) undergo a criminal record check at an enhanced level undergo a selection process as outlined by the local Home-Start commit to the legal and financial responsibilities of the role, as outlined by the local Home-Start Training and support: Trustees are fully inducted into Home-Start before beginning their new role; they will receive: an induction day, introducing Home-Start’s service and your responsibilities safeguarding training: providing an overview of safeguarding children in Home-Start, how to respond to concerns about a child and understand where to go for advice and support training on providing a high-quality service to families (quality assurance) paid expenses access to Home-Start’s intranet – full of information and guidance on running a local Home-Start the support of specialist staff at Home-Start UK Additional training may be provided by the local Home-Start Register your interest to become a trustee