CLOSING DATE: Ongoing LOCATION: Emmaus Dover TYPE: Volunteer

Emmaus Dover is seeking dedicated individuals to strengthen its Board of Trustees. Together, we aim to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those who have experienced homelessness.

About the role

Skills required:
We are seeking people with experience in charity governance and the general skills and aptitude needed in order to carry out the role of a trustee.

In addition, we are looking for people with the competencies to provide leadership to the Board on:

  • Finance
  • Clinical Practice
  • HR
  • ICT
  • Retail

Ideally applicants should be local to the Dover area so they can visit the community and build relationships with the companions, staff and volunteers.

Time commitment:
The expected time commitment of a Trustee is six meetings per year (held at Archcliffe Fort, Dover in the evenings), some ad-hoc committee work and of course visiting the Community. We work to make meetings flexible and accessible to fit your schedule.

A rewarding role:
As a Trustee you will have:

  • Induction and training
  • Opportunities to make strategic decisions and develop new skills
  • Opportunities to network with other professionals
  • Influence to shape innovative projects
  • The chance to improve the health, wellbeing and life chances of Companions.

About Emmaus Dover

Emmaus Dover is a unique charity that offers a home, work experience, and individual support for up to 27 people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, meaningful work opportunities, and a sense of belonging.

At the heart of Emmaus Dover is our companions. Companion is the name given to people who live in an Emmaus community and contribute to the social enterprise, where they support themselves and one another. 

Emmaus Dover offers an individual holistic package of support and a tailored development plan to support each companion develop new skills (or build on existing ones) to boost confidence, improve mental and/or physical health and wellbeing, and increase employability.

About Emmaus

Emmaus is a unique, secular organisation supporting people affected by homelessness and social exclusion. There are currently over 30 Emmaus communities across the UK, stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales. Collectively, the Emmaus Federation supports more than 1,000 people with experience of homelessness.

How to apply

To apply for this role, download the recruitment pack below and then to express an interest in becoming a trustee at Emmaus Dover, please [email protected] or write to Daniel Wood, c/o Emmaus Dover, Archcliffe Fort, Archcliffe Rd, Dover, CT179EL

Equal Opportunities 

Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status, or parental responsibilities.

To ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.

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