Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for a new Trustee who would be interested in operating as our Treasurer for the Trustee Board of Citizens Advice Salford.
The real benefit you can get out of being a Treasurer is the same as being a Trustee generally. You can use your financial skills working alongside our finance manager and also have an opportunity to contribute to an important Salford charity and contribute to our board governance.
A message from our retiring Treasurer
“As treasurer I was able to use my financial skills to help Citizens Advice Salford provide a much-needed service to the people of Salford. I found the experience rewarding and it gave me an insight into issues that I would not otherwise have encountered.'”
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this opportunity.
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Personal skills and qualities
Each individual member of the trustee board brings skills and qualities to the board. They add to the collective knowledge and experience by providing:
experience and understanding of financial accounts, budgeting and other financial requirements of charities.
Commitment and availability to attend bureau trustee board meetings
effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion
Willingness to gain knowledge of local needs and resources
Commitment to the aims, principles and policies of the CAB service, including those relating to equal opportunities, independence and social policy
Willingness and ability to act in the best interests of the bureau and as a member of a team
Ability to understand and accept the responsibility and liabilities of being a trustee
Willingness to participate in democratic process which develops CAB policies by area and nationally
Willingness and ability to learn, and to develop and examine their own attitudes
Ability to think creatively and strategically, and exercise good, independent judgement
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team