Safeguarding for small MD family charity - Volunteer

Musclehelp; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A small family-centered charity in the UK seeks a volunteer safeguarding trustee to support governing efforts aimed at protecting vulnerable individuals living with muscular dystrophy. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, ensure effective safeguarding practices, and advocate for the charity's work. Excellent communication, dedication, and alignment with the charity's mission are essential.

Qualifications

• Commitment of time and effort is essential.
• Experience in the charity sector is desired.
• Legal knowledge related to safeguarding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and governance to the charity.
• Ensure safeguarding practices are fit for purpose.
• Act as an ambassador for the charity.

Skills

Values alignment with the mission

Caring and empathetic disposition

Good communication skills

Team player

Job description

Safeguarding for small MD family charity - Volunteer

Muscle Help Foundation is seeking a volunteer safeguarding trustee to support the governance of our small, family‑centred charity. This role focuses on keeping vulnerable children, young people and adults (8‑35 yrs) living with muscular dystrophy safe and well.

What difference will you make?

• Help improve the lives of vulnerable people and their families.
• Ensure our safeguarding policy is fit‑for‑purpose and up to date with external guidance.
• Identify and recommend changes to safeguarding policies, procedures and work practices.
• Support the procurement of safeguarding training for trustees and other staff.
• Work with and support the CEO on safeguarding matters.
• Act as a storyteller and advocate, promoting the charity’s work across your network.
• Receive induction, support and training.
• Bring lived experience and skills for the benefit of others.

Skills Needed (essential)

• Values alignment with the mission.
• Commitment of time and effort.
• Caring and empathetic disposition.
• Team player.
• Good communication skills.

Skills Needed (desired)

• Connection to the mission.
• Charity sector experience.
• Governance or policy expertise.
• Safeguarding knowledge.
• Income generation and finance skills.
• Legal knowledge.
• Digital/social media and PR/communications experience.

Additional attributes we value include:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to empower and challenge constructively.
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Dedication to the trustee role and responsibilities.
• Independent judgement and collaborative decision‑making ability.
• Capacity to contribute to high‑level strategy development.
• Relevant professional experience or knowledge.

What will you be doing?

As a trustee, you will provide strategic leadership, represent stakeholders and act as an ambassador. The leadership in safeguarding will ensure the charity can continue to support the vulnerable community, while you help shape the future of our mission.