South East Volunteers is seeking volunteer Board Members to enrich its active and dynamic Board.

South East Volunteers (SEV) is a not-for-profit organisation that has been helping the local community in the City of Monash and surrounding areas for over 30 years by providing much needed volunteer service. SEV provides services to directly assist older people and those with disabilities to stay independent, by assisting with Transport, Social Support and a community Safety Register. We also support several other community organisations by connecting volunteers with opportunities and providing them with essential training. We are very proud of our volunteers and recognise the enormous contribution they make to our community.

We are seeking candidates with skills in the following areas to complement the existing skills of the Board:

• Technology
• Legal
• Government and policy
• Although are also looking for additional board members in all areas.

The main objectives and responsibilities of the Board members are

• Custodian or stewardship of all activities of SEV, with the responsibility of governance of the organisation on behalf of members.
• Leadership, forward planning and guidance.
• Accountability and control: monitor the management of the organisation and ensure good management practices and appropriate checks and balances are in place.
• Attendance at all meetings, or apologise in advance for absence.
• Where the Board papers are circulated in advance of the Board meeting, read papers and consider issues before the meeting.
• Contribute and monitor the strategic plan for the future of the service and the organisation, including the setting of priorities.
• Approve a budget.
• Determine Board level policies.
• Ensure adequate financial resources are available to maintain the services.
• Ensure systems are in place so that the services operate on best practice.
• Ensure that the organisation and its services conform to the relevant legal requirements.
• Promote the organisation when opportunities arise.
• Review and approve the organisation’s systems for financial control and risk management.
• Board members are expected to be members of 1-2 subcommittees, either a subcommittee chair or as a general member of the subcommittee.

Term of office for Board Members is limited to 3 years. Elections take place at the Annual General Meeting each year, at which time nominations are put forward. A Board Member can retire from the Board at any time within the 3 years, or can stand for re-election for a further 3-year term.

On being elected to the Board, members undertake induction and training procedures as provided by the Board. AICD qualifications preferred.

Members of the SEV Board will also have responsibilities for CrimCheck. CrimCheck is a not-for-profit national criminal history check organisation which helps fund SEV. For more information crimcheck.org.au.

To express your interest in the role, please click Apply Now.

For more information on South East Volunteers please visit our website on sev.org.au.