Volunteer Ireland
Death, separation and divorce change the shape of a family and the impact on a child or young person can be very significant and far-reaching. HopeSpace will walk the journey with the bereaved child or young person and provide support, care and an open ear to hear their story.
The Board of Trustees is now recruiting additional skilled and motivated individuals to help us make this service the best that it can be and make a real difference to the lives of bereaved children. The children of Galway deserve this service. We are recruiting for a variety of roles including a director of strategic planning, a director of communications, a director of child protection and a director with a child psychology background.
General duties of a member of the HopeSpace Board of Trustees
- Ensure that HopeSpace is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit
- Ensure that HopeSpace assets are being managed efficiently and properly
- Provide efficient and effective strategic leadership of HopeSpace.
- Uphold and work towards achieving the vision, mission, values and objectives of HopeSpace
- Ensure HopeSpace complies with relevant legal requirements.
- Ensure there are strategies and policies in place that support the objectives of HopeSpace
- Provide general advice to the Board in your area of responsibility.
- Take an active role in one or more subcommittees of the Board
Time requirement (this is an approximation)
- Preparing for and attending approx ten Board meetings per year at an agreed location in Galway or online: 2 hours prep and 2 hours meeting x 10 meetings per year = 40 hours
- Preparing for and attending 6 subcommittee meetings per year: 2 hours per meeting = 12 hours
- Providing expert advice to the Board on specific issues as they arise: 12 hours
About Us
The main object for which the Company is established (the “Main Object”) is the provision of a free listening support service for grieving children and young adults (4 – 18) affected by loss through death, separation and divorce both before and after the experience of a loss.
Subsidiary Objects As Objects Incidental And Ancillary To The Attainment Of The Main Object, The Company Shall Have The Following Subsidiary Objects
Promote awareness among the community that grieving is an important part of life by providing bespoke training programmes / workshops for community leaders, teachers, sports coaches, medical professionals, funeral directors, corporate entities and others.
Develop links with government agencies already providing services to children.
Develop links with other services already providing services to children.
Make a positive impact on the lives of children and young adults by providing a non-judgemental listening environment.
Give children and young adults hope and reassurance for the future.
Create a National Strategy for implementing a school bereavement response system
Activity
Committee/Board work/Management
Where
Monthly board meetings in Galway or virtually.
What’s Required
Essential Experience, Skills and Personal Qualities
- Professional experience and a track record in leadership and governance
- An enquiring mind, with the confidence to challenge constructively.
- Recognition of the importance of supporting collective decisions.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills.
- Commitment to the vision and values of HopeSpace
- Understanding of good governance and experience of implementing good governance practice in the private, non-profit or public sector.
- Passion for and commitment to the welfare and well-being of children and young people
Desirable Experience, Skills And Personal Qualities
- Good understanding of the community and voluntary sector in Ireland
- Experience working in an non-profit organisation in a paid or voluntary capacity
- Board-level experience in the non-profit sector
Age Restrictions
Over 18
Screening Details for this Role
Garda Vetting;Informal Interviews;References;Application Form
To apply for this job please visit www.i-vol.ie.