What is a charity trustee?
Trustees have the overall legal responsibility for a charity. The law describes charity trustees as ‘the persons having the general control and management of the administration of a charity’ (Charities Act 2011, section 177).
A trustee role is an opportunity to use your professional skills and life experiences to make a difference to a cause you believe in, and you’ll benefit too!
To understand more about the role of a trustee click here.
The first week in November is National Trustees' Week. To celebrate, we host our annual Hertfordshire Trustee Conference in collaboration with Hertfordshire Community Foundation. Each year, there are a range of excellent speakers and workshops on topics from wellbeing and resilience, the future of boards, and all the things you wish you had known when you became a trustee!
If you need additional support, we are happy to help you find a suitable role – just get in touch via email [email protected]. For most roles, you can contact the charity directly by clicking 'join now' via their listings.
Current Trustee Vacancies in Hertfordshire
Long term role · 6–10 hrs/month
Welwyn Garden City
Treasurer
We want to recruit a new Treasurer to provide financial oversight and support the CEO with financial reporting, budgeting and compliance. Posted by Resolve
Long term role · Flexible hours
Flexible location
Assist with Programme Activities and Community Engagement
As a Volunteer, you will be instrumental in creating a nurturing and inclusive environment for children, young people, and within the neurodiverse community.Posted by Potential KidsShort term role · Flexible hours
Hatfield
Work Experience Student
We welcome Work Experience Students from schools and universities who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of neurodiverse peoplePosted by Potential Kids
Long term role · Flexible hours
Merry Go Round Support Role
To be part of the team dedicated to support the Settings Manager and staff of Merry Go Round. Posted by Merry Go Round Under 5’s
Long term role · Flexible hours
Harlow
Gallery Assistant
The role of Gallery Assistant covers a variety of duties including, greeting visitors, basic admin duties, marketing and social media and taking sales.Posted by Parndon Mill
Long term role · Flexible hours
Hitchin
Treasurer to the Board of Trustees
Could you support our community focused charity to oversee our financial position, decision-making and transparency?Posted by North Herts & Stevenage Centre for Voluntary Services
Long term role · 2–10 hrs/month · Starting from 3 Oct 2023
Flexible location
Treasurer
We are looking for a Treasurer with a commitment to the values of our charity, a commercial mindset and a recognised financial qualification to join our Board.Posted by The Human Milk Foundation
Long term role · Flexible hours
Chair of Board of Trustees
We have an established board of trustees and are now seeking to replace our current chair as he comes to the end of his term of office. Posted by Citizens Advice Welwyn Hatfield
Short term role · 2–4 hrs/month · For around 12 months
Letchworth Garden City
Ambassador Volunteer
Could you champion our group in the local community and provide talks on what we can offer? We are looking for an enthusiastic person to represent us.Posted by North Herts 50 Plus
Short term role · 2–4 hrs/month · For around 12 months
Letchworth Garden City
Assistant Treasurer Volunteer
Could you make a difference to our organisation which is a lifeline to older people in North Herts? We are looking for a volunteer to support our treasurer.Posted by North Herts 50 Plus
Long term role · 2–5 hrs/month
Flexible location
Penyvale Trustee
We are looking for new trustees to form a new board for our local project in Borehamwood (Hertfordshire) part of Leecliffe Big Local.Posted by Leecliffe Big Local
Long term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 19 Sept 2023
Hertfordshire
Trustee (Vice Chair)
We are currently looking for an experienced Trustee with knowledge and understanding of the function and governance of Charity Trustee Boards. Posted by Herts Disability Sports Foundation (HDSF)Long term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 19 Sept 2023
Hertfordshire
Trustee (Business Development Lead)
We are currently looking for a Trustee with expertise and experience in business development at an executive level. Posted by Herts Disability Sports Foundation (HDSF)
Long term role · 4–7 hrs/month
Hitchin
Trustee Treasurer
Feed Up Warm Up is seeking a new Treasurer to join a supportive and engaged Board of Trustees. Posted by Feed Up Warm UpLong term role · Flexible hours
Trustee
We have trustee opportunities to make a positive difference to an organization making a meaningful difference in the local community.Posted by Citizens Advice Welwyn Hatfield
Long term role · Flexible hours
Museum Trustee
Three Rivers Museum, a small all-volunteer local charity, tells 'what it was like to live and work round here’. Our Trustees play key roles in providing that. Posted by Three Rivers Museum
Long term role · 2 hrs/month
Hatfield
Trustee
The Wellfield Trust is looking to fill a vacancy that has arisen for a new Trustee.Posted by Wellfield Trust
Long term role · 4–8 hrs/month
Hertfordshire
Chairperson - Citizens Advice Hertfordshire
Our current Chair is stepping down, we are recruiting a Trustee who will act as Chair Designate to work with the current Chair, Trustee Board and CEO.Posted by Citizens Advice Stevenage
Long term role · Flexible hours
Hemel Hempstead
Charity Trustee for Scout Group
Duties include attending approximately 4 zoom meetings, plus a face to face AGM (approx early July). Training providedPosted by Support4Dacorum
Long term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 1 Sept 2023
St Albans
Chairperson
Our current Chairperson is stepping down after three years and we are seeking someone new to join our committee and take on this role.Posted by Fleetville Community Playgroup
Long term role · 1–2 hrs/month
Stevenage
Director (Trustee) - Charity Shop
Someone with local knowledge of the community to join our CIC Director's Board for our Charity ShopsPosted by The Living Room
Long term role · 1–3 hrs/month
CHEXS Young person trustee
We currently looking to fill a vacancy on our trustee board for a young trustee (ideally for people under the age of 25). Posted by CHEXS
Long term role · Flexible hours
Meldreth
General Trustee
We are looking for enthusiastic people, with an understanding of how challenging being a parent can be, to join our Trustee Board. Posted by Home-Start Royston, Buntingford & South Cambridgeshire
Long term role · Flexible hours
Flexible location
Trustee - Citizens Advice Broxbourne
Trustees are needed across Hertfordshire to use their skills and knowledge to shape strategy and give direction to their local Citizens AdvicePosted by Hertfordshire Citizens Advice Services
Long term role · Flexible hours
Flexible location
Trustee - Citizens Advice Stevenage
Trustees are needed across Hertfordshire to use their skills and knowledge to shape strategy and give direction to their local Citizens AdvicePosted by Hertfordshire Citizens Advice Services
Long term role · Flexible hours
Trustees needed for mental health charity
We seek people with skills to support the governance of the Charity and ensure that it remains guided by its constitution. Posted by Viewpoint Hertfordshire
Short term role · Flexible hours
Stevenage
Committee members required
We will be holding committee meetings every month for the next 6 months and then every 6 weeks for the following 6 months and we would welcome anyone interestedPosted by Creative health project
Long term role · 2–4 hrs/Week
Flexible location
Trustee
Herts Inclusive Theatre (HIT) are looking for two volunteers to join their board of trustees.Posted by Herts Inclusive Theatre
Long term role · 1–5 hrs/Week
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