Chairperson

Louth Volunteer Centre has a central role in the local Community & Voluntary Sector, working closely with key stakeholders such as the local authority, Public Participation Network, LCDC, etc to promote access to and awareness of volunteering and volunteerism. We also work to improve the quality of volunteering by engaging with organisations who involve volunteers in their work.

Louth Volunteer Centre completed two significant pieces of work in 2021 - the publication of the first County Framework in Ireland; and the publication of our own strategic plan.
Our voluntary board of directors guide the strategic direction of the organisation and have oversight over governance and finance. We were seek to uphold best practice in these areas at all times and were shortlisted in 2020 & 2021 for a good governance award.

Expressions of interest are now being sought from persons available to serve as chairperson of the Board of Louth Volunteer Centre in a voluntary capacity. 

Role Title: Chairperson of Board

General duties of a Charity director:

• Comply with the Charity’s governing document

• Ensuring charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit

• Acting in the best interest of the charity

Key responsibilities:

• The Chairperson, working with the wider board and the Volunteer Centre manager, has a strategic role to play by communicating effectively the vision and purpose of the organisation.
• To chair each board meeting.
• The Chairperson ensures that the Board meetings function well, facilitates effective discussion, ensures the agenda is suitable and manageable during the meetings timeframe.
• Work with the Board and management to develop the organisation and ensure it remains fit for purpose
• To bring impartiality and objectivity to meetings and decision making
• To ensure that decisions made at meetings are implemented
• To be aware of current issues that might affect the organisation
• To advocate for and represent the organisation at external meetings and events if required/necessary

Skills required:

• Excellent leadership skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of organisational and people management.
• Understanding of the roles/responsibilities of a governing body, including the Charities Governance Code
• Knowledge of the operating environment for non-profit organisations in the Community & Voluntary sector in Ireland
• Previous Chairperson experience

Other Requirements: Experience in volunteering and/or a strong belief in the benefits and impact of volunteering to the volunteer, the recipient of volunteering and the wider community.

Time commitment: 9 meetings per year. Meetings happen every 6 weeks with at least one in person meeting per quarter (dependent on public health guidelines). Additional sub-committee meetings on a quarterly basis as required.