National brain injury charity Headway is appealing for volunteers to help maximise its support for survivors and take a leading role in creating positive change.
Headway – the brain injury association is seeking people to become trustees of local Headway groups who will play an active role in the delivery of services in their community.
The charity has a network of groups and branches across the UK and Channel Islands, and is appealing – during this week, National Trustees Week – for people to share their experience and expertise in helping to drive local-level support.
Ruth Owens, director of services at Headway, said: “Many of our groups are looking to recruit trustees, so we have positions available across the UK.
“The role of trustee is voluntary one and as a member of the board you will play a vital role in guiding the vision of the charity, whilst seeing the direct impact you have on the lives of those affected by brain injury.”
Headway said it is keen to hear from people with a background in business, fundraising, public relations, marketing, social media, finance, social care, and with clinical experience in the field of brain injury. However, those with other skills that would complement its boards are also encouraged to apply.
“There is often a lot of confusion around what it means to be a trustee,” Ruth continued.
“Many people write themselves off because they think they are not experienced enough, old enough or skilled enough to take on this role.
“But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Headway welcomes both experienced trustees and people who are interested in becoming one for the first time.
“We are looking for people with a diverse range of skills and experiences who could really help make a difference to the lives of those with brain injury. We want to bring in committed professionals with lots of passion, enthusiasm, and new ideas.
“Trustees are in the unique position to really blaze a trail and it’s a very important and creative role.”
Headway works to improve life after brain injury by providing vital support, advocacy and information services.
Its network of groups and branches offer a wide range of services including rehabilitation programmes, carer support, social re-integration, community outreach, fundraising, and respite care to brain injury survivors and their families.
Those applying to be trustees should expect to attend either monthly or bi-monthly board meetings, support events and promotional opportunities, as well as paying visits to local services. Trustees must be aged 18 and over.
Trustees will be offered support, training, and networking opportunities through Headway’s national and local networks.
Anyone who would like to apply to become a trustee at Headway should email trustee.recruitment@headway.org.uk to find out more about vacancies.
To see what services are available in your area and to find your nearest group or branch, visit www.headway.org.uk.
