VOLUNTEER COLUMN: Committee members and trustees needed

Experience of finance, HR, administration, business and fundraising may be particularly helpful in these roles, but most important is an enthusiasm to help charities make a difference. These are some of the organisations currently looking for trustees in the area. - Trustees – Arun Co-ordinated Community Transport Arun Co-ordinated Community Transport provides easy, affordable transport to people who are unable to use public transport by means of minibuses, a dial-a-ride service and a social car scheme. The charity is seeking trustees to help enable them in moving forward due to an increase in bookings for their services. No skills are required but someone who has good ideas in fundraising would be a help. - Treasurer – Sussex Steel Sussex Steel is a charity created by individuals who are passionate about steelpan and committed to increasing the musical opportunities for people in Sussex and beyond. They teach steelpan in schools and workshops, and run several bands. They are looking for someone to look after the financial aspects of the charity and be the main contact with their accountants. Duties will include: expenses, payments, banking, wages and cashflow. The role would suit someone with experience of financial accounting, ideally with a charity, and can be carried out in your own home; although you will be required to attend monthly trustee meetings. - Treasurer/trustee – Littlehampton Shopmobility Littlehampton Shopmobility exists to ensure that people with mobility problems enjoy their shopping experience and help to maintain their independent lives. They provide the hire and sale of wheelchairs and scooters and the sale of items to improve the quality of life of those with a disability. They are looking for a treasurer to join their friendly board of trustees. You will be required to use the SAGE system, bank money, attend board meetings every four to six weeks with a report on the finances and attend the AGM with all the relevant paperwork and answer any questions from members. - Volunteer member – Littlehampton and District Lions Club The aim of the Littlehampton and District Lions Club is to help people of all ages who are less fortunate than themselves through a wide variety of fundraising events and some hands on projects. They need to recruit some new members to bolster their membership. Members would be required to assist at local fundraising events throughout the year such as; fetes, carnivals and Christmas collections. No experience is required, you just need to have a caring nature and a good sense of humour. Club meetings take place at The Dragon in Rustington on the first Wednesday of each month (meetings start at 8pm) but other events can take place at any time throughout the year. • For more information on any of the above roles, please call Volunteer Now! on 01243 864220, or visit www.do-it.org. For bite-sized volunteering of ten days or less please visit skillshare-westsussex.org.uk --- Don’t miss out on all the latest breaking news where you live. Here are four ways you can be sure you’ll be amongst the first to know what’s going on. 1) Make our website your homepage at www.littlehamptongazette.co.uk/ 2) Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LittlehamptonGazette 3) Follow us on Twitter @LhamptonGazette 4) Register with us by clicking on ‘sign in’ (top right corner). You can then receive our daily newsletter AND add your point of view to stories that you read here. And do share with your family and friends - so they don’t miss out! The Littlehampton Gazette - always the first with your local news. Be part of it.