Regional Chair

There are eight SSAFA regions in the UK. Each region has a network of SSAFA services based on local needs. Regional Representatives oversee all aspects of SSAFA volunteer activity across the region. You will see that all volunteers understand SSAFA policies and represent their views on the national Regional Reps Forum.
Why

We’ve been supporting the Armed Forces community for more than 130 years. Our network of local services is run by volunteers across every county in the UK. You will be the link between the volunteers on the ground and our Board of Trustees.

This role is about coordination and communication. Based from home you would need to be able to travel to meetings and events across the region.
The role would suit someone looking to offer a regular time commitment but dates and locations would vary.

• Gain experience of holding a key local role with oversight of all SSAFA activity in the local region
• Use your skills, knowledge and life experience to benefit others
• Support and friendship from your local SSAFA branches and the wider SSAFA community
• Experience, training, and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews

•  Online training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families and personal information safe.
• Access to a range of e-learning courses as well as local opportunities to keep your training up to date
• Regional Reps Forum comprising a Regional Rep for every region
• Volunteer Support Manager (per region) for each region
• Access to the Welfare Team and Volunteer Support Team based at our central office
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses

• Friendly and approachable people with some experience of coordinating people and managing meetings
• Good communication skills and written English
• Ability to be respectful and non-judgemental with clients, their family, other agencies and SSAFA colleagues
• Ability to send and receive emails – you will receive your own SSAFA email address
• Ability to coordinate a team of people volunteering
• Ability to keep within boundaries of the role with regards to reporting any safety concerns etc
• Reliable attitude, keep appointments etc.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and keep information safely
• Access to public transport or a car to travel to meetings, events etc.
• Ability to provide two referees: former employers or other people that know you well (other than relatives)

• Complete the volunteer application form below.
• Call our friendly central Volunteer Team on 0800 260 6775. They can answer any general questions about volunteering and put you in touch with your local branch

The information you provide will be used to create a personal record on our database if your application to become a SSAFA volunteer is successful. It will not be used for any other purpose or shared with any other organisation; all data collected from unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed as soon as it is no longer needed. SSAFA complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018.  Please read our privacy policy for more information.

We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none. SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support disabled volunteers, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as non-disabled volunteers.

For further details see our equality and diversity policy.

We have a few restrictions on who can act as a referee for you and your application:

• The referee must have know you for at least two years - and you must still be in contact now.
• The referee cannot be a member of your family.
• The referee cannot live at the same address as you.