Volunteer Trustee | Department of Urology Charitable Trust

DUO (Department of Urology Oxfordshire Charitable Trust) is a small charity set-up raise funds to enhance the delivery of care to patients and former patients of the Urology Department in Oxfordshire hospitals.

What difference will you make?

The trustee will assist in the promotion of the charity’s objectives and benefit Urology Dept. in-patients and out-patients and the wider community. You will be able to help shape the way we go about meeting our objectives and how they are delivered to benefit individuals and the community.

What are we looking for?

We are a small charity and potential trustees may have experience in a number of different areas and make a valuable contribution. Exposure to one or more of the following fund raising and event management, general management, finance, leadership and communications and marketing would all be useful.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for trustees to work with our existing trustees, all volunteers, some of whom wish to move aside over the next few years as they are “getting on” in age. You do not need a background in hospitals or in medicine. You will be expected to bring your own experience to the Board and prepare for, attend and actively participate in trustee meetings and support the achievement of DUO’s charitable objectives and help organise fund-raising activities. These have included what are now well-established quiz evenings and sponsored walks etc. but we are open to new ideas for raising funds. As a Trustee you will assist in ensuring that DUO complies with relevant laws and practice and assist in the management of the charity’s resources, ensuring accountability. We welcome all applicants, young or old, who can bring enthusiasm and commitment to the role. You do not need previous governance experience as the existing trustees will pass on the skills required.