Volunteer Board Advisor

Mind in Mid Herts is a well-established local charity supporting the recovery of those experiencing mental health issues. We do this through our dedicated workforce (employees 45 volunteers 70) working across four leased premises offering a range of services that educate and promote a proactive approach to mental health. At any one time we will be supporting circa 1000 people with the expectation that the need for our services will increase in this very challenging social and economic environment.

We are looking for enthusiastic, professional and flexible volunteers with a commitment to improving the lives of people with lived experience of mental ill-health. Board Advisors provide expertise and support in an advisory capacity therefore will not hold accountability for MiMH statutory obligations.

Backgrounds sought

·        Up to date expertise or experience in one or more fields which may include but are not limited to:

o  HR Operations or Centres of Excellence*

o  Finance

o  Health & Safety

o  Fundraising

o  Governance

*specifically People & Talent Board Advisors specialising in any of: Generalist/Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; Reward; Performance & Impact; Strategy as it relates to inclusion

·        A knowledge and/or experience of mental health issues and concerns is desirable but not essential.

·        Good communication and interpersonal skills including public speaking.

Tasks Include

·        To work with Sub Committee Team Members to successfully implement the allocated objectives within the MiMH’s Strategy 

·        To work collaboratively with all stakeholders (Trustees, Staff, Volunteers) in order to deliver subcommittee actions

·        To provide advice and support as necessary to the subcommittee.

·        Support the development and agreement of subcommittee proposals which will be submitted to the Board for consideration.

·        To maintain current knowledge in particular area(s) of expertise and identify risks and opportunities.

Expectations

·        To be an active member in one or more of MiMH’s sub-committees

·        To attend subcommittee meetings every 2-8 weeks

·        Time commitment of 9 to 10 hours per month

·        To attend our Annual General Meeting

·        To engage in other activities as required (e.g. observe a Trustee meeting; participate in Board Advisor community; visit MiMH centres; have knowledge of MiMH services)

·        To promote the aims of MiMH in any relevant forum and support specific campaigns