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ACCOUNTING / FINANCE VOLUNTEER FOR BOARD OF AGE UK SURREY
Applications are warmly invited from potential volunteers who wish to join our Board as a Trustee.
We are prioritising candidates with Financial experience.
We do not require previous board experience and very much encourage applicants from across our diverse communities in Surrey. 
We will provide a wide range of support, training and development opportunities.
Hours: Approximately 3 - 6 hours per month.
Supported by: Board and Chair and CEO.
Location: Meetings in Milford, Godalming with visits across Surrey.
Role: To work as part of the Board team in providing a governance framework for the Charity and to be able to make effective decisions and be accountable to the Charity Commission.
Skills:  We are looking for a Volunteer for our Board at this time particularly who may have skills in:
Accounting / Finance 
You would contribute actively to the Board in defining: the strategic direction of the organisation, goals, targets, overall policy and evaluating organisational performance against agreed strategic targets.
You would protect the reputation of our charity.
You would attend quarterly Board meetings and, potentially, committee meetings held twice yearly. 
Attendance at Board Meetings is in person or remote.
Role involves:
Scrutinising Board papers and other communications.
Abiding by Age UK Surrey’s policies and procedures and ensure these are effectively implemented.
Participating in activities to promote the Charity to our beneficiaries, funders and the wider public.
Be committed to the aims and values of the organisation.
Be willing to provide the level of commitment required for this role.
Think strategically, about our charity and about its future direction.
Think independently and creatively.
Challenge constructively and courteously.
Be a team player.
Comply with the Age UK Brand Partnership Agreement and Charity Commission guidance. 
Set the strategic direction and delegate operational responsibility to the CEO.
Ensure the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation and regulations.
Help to ensure the organisation uses its resources effectively.
Protect and manage the property of the Charity and ensure the proper investment of the Charity’s funds.