Job Description: Board of Trustee Member

Organisation: Home Girls Unite
Position: Board of Trustee Member
Commitment: 4 meetings per year, with a three year term 
Location: Remote/Hybrid, UK
Compensation: Voluntary (reasonable expenses paid)
Deadline: October 12th 2024, 6PM  

Overview

Home Girls Unite is looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to join our Board of Trustees. This is a voluntary role where you’ll have the opportunity to help shape our organisation’s future while empowering eldest daughters and women from marginalised communities. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and guidance to ensure the organisation’s growth and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with legal and financial obligations, acting in the organisation’s best interests.
• Work closely with fellow trustees and senior leadership to achieve key goals.
• Advocate for our mission and help amplify the voices of eldest daughters.
• Participate in quarterly board meetings (4 per year) and contribute to decision-making processes.
• Support in areas such as governance, fundraising, sustainability, and partnerships.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Strong passion for gender equality and women’s empowerment, particularly for eldest daughters.
• Expertise in areas like finance, governance, marketing, legal, HR, or fundraising.
• Lived experience as an eldest or parentified daughter. 
• Previous experience serving on a board (preferred but not essential).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Awareness of feminism and intersectionality. 

What We Offer:

• Voluntary Role: While this is an unpaid position, all reasonable expenses (such as travel, lunch, childcare etc) will be covered.
• Opportunity to create real impact within marginalised communities.
• Build your professional network with leaders across various sectors.
• Develop leadership, governance, and strategic skills in a rewarding role.
• A flexible commitment with only 4 meetings per year.

Help us drive change and support eldest daughters everywhere. Apply now to join our board and make a lasting difference!

Apply Here 

If you need any support or have any questions your, please email us: Hello@homegirlsunite.com