Voluntary Director - with a background in Community and/or Voluntary Organisations.

The Organisation

The Community Wetlands Forum (CWF) was established in the early 2010s, under the umbrella of Irish Rural Link. In 2023, the CWF established itself as an independent company limited by guarantee, and began work on strategic plan for the period 2024 - 2026.  It is now a registered charity and has recently been granted charity tax exemption by the Revenue Commissioners.

Our Vision
A society where wetlands are valued by local communities and community stewardship is valued as a means of protecting and managing wetlands for present and future generations.

Our Mission
To promote develop and support community led wetland conservation for the public benefit and provide a representative platform for community led conservation groups .

Our Values 

• Participation 
• Empowerment 
• Inclusion
• Self -determination
• Resilience 

Recent CWF publications include

 CWF_Wetlands_Beginners_Guide_A_2025

CWF_ A_Guide_for_Wetland_Communities_Engaging_in_Creative_Projects

We will shortly be launching - A Practical Insurance Guide for Community Wetland Groups, which highlights ways in which community groups can minimise and reduce risk.

General duties of a Trustee/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
• Act with Reasonable Care and Skill
• Manage the assets of your charity.

The Role: The Community Wetland Forum CLG is seeking trustees with recent and relevant experience in community-based organisations,  an awareness of the challenges that they face, and an awareness of the potential of wetland restoration to address a range of environmental issues. The Board are particularly interested in individuals with experience in adult and community education, conservation, climate change , and Rural Development Programs in Ireland or the EU .

NB We are seeking a balanced Gender/Diversity Mix on our board .

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Providing input to the strategic direction of the organisation and contributing with insight/experience of strategy formulation in the community and voluntary/sector.
• Policy formation and implementation and oversight as required.

Essential Skills/Qualities required for these roles:

• A deep appreciation and knowledge of the Community Development & Voluntary sector
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience operating at a senior level
• An understanding of, and commitment to our mission and values
• Commitment to the highest levels of corporate governance

Board Meetings:

• There will be 5-6 board meetings and 4-6 sub-committee meetings a year.
• Meetings are a mix of hybrid with venue and  times to suit directors.
• Board training  is arranged on regular basis .

 The Community Wetlands Forum is a Company Limited by Guarantee Registered No. 733544 Community Wetland Forum CLG,  RCN 20207016.