Volunteer
Make a huge difference
The Cellar Trust is a multi-award winning local mental health charity which has been supporting the people of Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven for over 30 years. We are an ambitious, vibrant and innovative organisation and are passionate about mental health, the impact that charities can deliver and our local community. We are a values driven organisation; our values underpin everything that we do. They are about ‘how’ we do things and guide our behaviours and decisions. Our values are: Respect; Hope; Dedication; Continuous Improvement and Partnership.
Make a difference to the lives of people with mental health problems and give something back to your local community. Full training and support is available at every step of the way, including regular supervision. Develop skills and experience which may lead to new career opportunities.
For full details of each role, click on the Role description.
Current volunteer vacancies
Trustees
We are looking for people to join our Board of Trustees to help provide excellent leadership and governance for our vibrant and developing organisation. Trustees play a key part in ensuring that we carry out our activities correctly and effectively and that we comply with all our necessary legal duties as well as our governing documents and charitable objectives.
We are keen to hear from people with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Estates and facilities
- Mental health (clinical or social work)
- IT/data/digital
- Fundraising
- Finance/accounting
- HR
We would also love to hear from people who live in and love the brilliant and diverse communities of Bradford District and Craven.
Our Trustees take a lead on setting the strategic direction for our organisation, including involvement in developing policy, setting goals and targets and making sure that our work is having the greatest impact it can have on people and communities. Trustees are also responsible for monitoring and overseeing our financial activity, protecting our assets and funds and appointing and managing the CEO.
Our diverse group of trustees bring their backgrounds, experiences, and skills to the role and play a strong and supportive role in driving forwards our organisation. The Board prides itself on robust governance and leadership combined with a bit of fun and team work. The Chair will join this group and by upholding the values and culture of The Cellar Trust will work collaboratively with the team and trustees to lead the organisation forward.
Discover our Board of Trustees here www.thecellartrust.org/about-the-cellar-trust/our-trustees/
How to apply
Please complete the online application form by Friday 18th October 2024.
Informal enquiries: Kim Shutler (CEO) kim.shutler@thecellartrust.org
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We welcome difference and treat people equally, honestly and fairly. We recognise and stand up for people’s rights. We are committed to providing an accessible service to all our clients, equal opportunities for employment of staff and promotion of the benefits of having a diverse workforce.
DBS checks
Volunteer roles may include working with vulnerable adults, therefore require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This means that police records including warnings, reprimands and convictions are checked before people start as Cellar Trust volunteers. Having a warning, reprimand or conviction does not prevent you from volunteering at The Cellar Trust; we value and welcome volunteer applications from ex-offenders. If you have a criminal record, a risk assessment will take place to make sure volunteering at The Cellar Trust is suitable. Please see our DBS FAQ to find out more about DBS checks. DBS checks for volunteers are free, you will not be charged for a DBS check.
Whatever your reasons for wanting to get involved, contact us at reception@thecellartrust.org or call 01274 586 474 and we can look at the next steps.
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