Chair of Trustees

Remap Shropshire is one of 70+ local groups spread across the UK, we cover all of Shropshire, T & W and areas of Mid Wales. Volunteers work from their home base in conjunction with clients and their Occupational Therapist/Medical Professional where appropriate. We are looking for a volunteer Chair who will help keep the great work going!

Tasks and responsibilities may include any of the following; 

• Review draft minutes and helping with administration
• Helping with the recruitment of volunteers 
• Helping to look for fundraising opportunities
• Attending events and giving talks to outside organisations – other charities etc
• Liaising with other panel officers – complaints, workload, finances
• Membership administration – ID badges, contact list.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Understand the importance of the groups Health & Safety procedures
• Understand the importance of confidentiality & safeguarding vulnerable adults 
  
• Be aware of the standards set by REMAP and the need to work to these standards at all times.

About Remap Shropshire

Remap is a charity which produces aids and equipment for people with disabilities where there are no suitable alternatives. This service is provided free of charge and is delivered entirely by volunteers.

Our volunteers are experienced engineers or craftsmen with access to a wide variety of skills and expertise. Remap [Shropshire] is one of 80 local groups spread across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Each piece of equipment is tailor-made to suit the specific needs of one individual and is for their personal use only.

We usually work with health professionals like occupational therapists to make sure that the equipment we provide meets the needs of each person. It is best for those we are helping to involve their occupational therapist, or other health professional, from an early stage.

What skills do I need?

• Work as part of a team
• Should be reliable and be available on the dates and times agreed
• Able to have the panel laptop/computer and be able to use Word or similar software and REMAP specific software.

Training:

•  Every volunteer will have access & be signposted to training which the group feels is appropriate for the role
• Every volunteer will be trained in all the tasks they are required to carry out to ensure they have the skills and confidence to fulfil their role
• No volunteer will be expected to carry out their duties unsupervised until they are confident and skilled in these duties
• All volunteers will be supported by the other panel officers and the group in general and their skills and contribution to the group will be reviewed on a regular basis

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Details

Monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at the Lantern, Shrewsbury or via Zoom. The meeting starts at 14:30pm and is up to 2 hours long. Administration however is as required, generally 5 hours per week to suit when the volunteer is available.

Where does this role take place?