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How to get involved
The Young Volunteer's Taskforce - anyone aged 13+ or up is welcome to join our young people's Volunteer Taskforce. This is a group of young volunteers who plan, organise and carry out a range of projects and events that will benefit the community, building friendships and developing important life skills along the way. The Taskforce is for young people who want to give back to their community.
Adult Den Volunteer - anyone that can spare a few hours is encouraged to come and get involved! We always need a spare pair of hands on our Youth Club nights and we can offer a range of experiences of working with children and young people.
Board of Trustees - The board that runs The Den are all volunteers. We utilise skills that people may have developed from the workplace or life experiences to run our community building and manage the charity. These could include IT skills, HR knowledge, experience of fundraising and charity work, finance and accounting experience or handyman/ building management skills. It may be that you don't have a specialist area but want to gain experience in a new area and we can help with this as well! The majority of the Trustee positions can be done remotely - get in touch with us for more info and an informal chat.
Current Vacancy - Chair
The Activity Den is seeking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees for a very successful children and young people’s charity in Stanley, Co. Durham. After 17 years our founding Chair, Sarah Grey will be retiring however she will remain a Trustee of the organisation and also continue to support the charity with fundraising and bid writing.
The successful Chair will lead the Trustee Board which is responsible for the strategic direction of the organisation. They will have a passion for working with children and young people (though no direct experience necessary). You will be supported by our experienced and committed Board of Trustees and our Development Coordinator, who work together to fulfil our charitable objectives.
Application process
To apply, please complete the attached application form, briefly explaining why you are interested in the role, and how your skills, knowledge and experience meet our requirements. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to meet with trustees, after which an appointment will be made.
Please note that we are unable to accept C.V's without a completed application form.
If you have any questions about the role at this stage, in the first instance please email Kat Rudd, Development Coordinator katrudd@theactivityden.org.uk or Chair sarahgrey@theactivityden.org.uk
Volunteering
We are always on the lookout for volunteers to help run and manage our children's charity. A wide range of opportunities are available, from making the brews to managing the finances....
