Vital Village’s Advisory Board BOARD MEMBER Role Description Position Overview: Vital Village is seeking experienced and committed individuals to serve as Advisory Board Members. The Advisory Board plays a vital role in guiding the organisation's strategic direction, providing expertise, and ensuring that it achieves its mission and objectives effectively. Advisory Board Members serve as trusted advisors, offering valuable insights and guidance to support Vital Village's growth and impact. Key Responsibilities: • Strategic Guidance: Provide strategic direction and guidance to the organisation, contributing to the development and implementation of its mission, goals, and long-term strategies. • Governance: Participate in board meetings, offering input on governance matters, financial oversight, and organisational policies. • Expertise Sharing: Offer expertise and insights in relevant fields, such as healthcare, community development, education, or social services, to enhance the quality of programmes and initiatives. • Advocacy: Act as ambassadors for Vital Village, advocating for its mission and work within their respective networks and communities. • Network Building: Leverage personal and professional networks to connect Vital Village with potential partners, funders, and collaborators. • Programme Evaluation: Assist in the evaluation of programme effectiveness, helping to identify areas for improvement and innovative approaches. • Resource Development: Support fundraising efforts by providing advice on donor relations, grant opportunities, and sustainable financial strategies. Qualifications: • Demonstrated commitment to Vital Village's mission and values. • Expertise in a relevant field, such as public health, community development, social services, nonprofit management, finance, marketing, business administration etc. • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders. • Capacity to commit time and effort to fulfill Advisory Board responsibilities. • A willingness to advocate for Vital Village and its initiatives within personal and professional networks. • High ethical standards and a commitment to transparency and accountability. Term: Advisory Board Members typically serve renewable terms of two years, with the possibility of extension based on mutual agreement. Time Commitment: The estimated time commitment for this role may vary but is expected to include regular participation in quarterly Advisory Board meetings (virtual or in-person), ongoing communication, and occasional involvement in strategic planning sessions or special initiatives. This is a voluntary position with any reasonable expenses incurred paid for by Vital Village. Training: Vital Village will provide training as and when necessary for volunteers to fulfill their roles. A DBS check might be required for certain positions. Application Process: Interested candidates should complete the online form outlining their qualifications and reasons for wanting to join the Advisory Board. Vital Village is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

The Village Pantry will be a welcoming, community-led space offering surplus food, refills and local products with dignity and care. The Pantry is open to everyone, and volunteers play a vital role in making it a supportive, fair and respectful place. What this role involves: • Welcoming people into The Village Pantry and helping create a friendly, inclusive atmosphere • Explaining how the Pantry works and answering questions clearly and kindly • Supporting people to choose items within agreed guidance so the offer remains fair for all • Assisting with refill stations for dry goods and liquids • Using the point of sale (POS) system to put refills and local products through the till (full training provided) • Supporting people who may feel unsure or anxious when accessing the Pantry • Keeping the space clean, calm and welcoming during sessions All volunteers will receive: • A full Pantry induction • Food safety training • Training on the point of sale (POS) system • Guidance on dignity-led support, inclusion and boundaries • Safeguarding awareness (with enhanced training for Shift Leads) • Ongoing support from the Vital Village team Our aim is for The Village Pantry to feel welcoming, respectful and community-led — and for volunteering to feel supported, valued and well-organised. What skills do I need? This role is ideal for you if you • Enjoy interacting with people and putting others at ease • Are patient, calm and non-judgemental • Are happy following guidance and using simple systems once trained Time commitment • Typically 2–3 hour shifts during opening hours

The Village Pantry will be a welcoming, community-led space offering surplus food, refills and local products with dignity and care. The Pantry is open to everyone, and volunteers play a vital role in making it a supportive, fair and respectful place. What the role involves: • Collecting surplus food from local food businesses • Transporting food safely back to Vital Village  • Logging collections and flagging any issues  • Coordinating with the Pantry team around timings and storage needs What we provide: • Clear collection routes and guidance  • Food safety training  • Reimbursement for mileage and reasonable expenses What skills do I need? This role is ideal for you • If you have access to a car and are happy to drive locally • Are reliable and comfortable working independently • Can commit to regular or ad-hoc collections, normally in the evenings Please note we will also check driving licence status.

The Village Pantry will be a welcoming, community-led space offering surplus food, refills and local products with dignity and care. The Pantry is open to everyone, and volunteers play a vital role in making it a supportive, fair and respectful place. What the role involves:  • Leading a Pantry session and supporting other volunteers  • Being the main point of contact during a shift  • Ensuring food safety, safeguarding and inclusion standards are followed • Supporting volunteers with questions or challenges • Handling any difficult situations calmly and respectfully  • Feeding back to the Pantry Coordinator after sessions What we provide: • A full Pantry induction • Food safety training • Training on the point of sale (POS) system • Guidance on dignity-led support, inclusion and boundaries • Safeguarding awareness (with enhanced training for Shift Leads) • Ongoing support from the Vital Village team Our aim is for The Village Pantry to feel welcoming, respectful and community-led — and for volunteering to feel supported, valued and well-organised. What skills do I need? Willingness to complete safeguarding training  Previous experience in volunteering, community work or customer-facing roles helpful Time commitment 1–2 sessions per week (flexible)

The Village Pantry will be a welcoming, community-led space offering surplus food, refills and local products with dignity and care. The Pantry is open to everyone, and volunteers play a vital role in making it a supportive, fair and respectful place. What the role involves : • Receiving surplus food collected that day •  Checking food quality and dates in line with food safety guidance  • Sorting food into appropriate storage (fridge, freezer and shelves)  • Labelling, rotating stock and recording what’s come in  • Preparing the Pantry ready for the next opening session What we provide: • A full Pantry induction Food safety training • Training on the point of sale (POS) system • Guidance on dignity-led support, inclusion and boundaries • Safeguarding awareness (with enhanced training for Shift Leads) • Ongoing support from the Vital Village team What skills do I need? • This role is ideal for you if you prefer practical, behind-the-scenes tasks • Like being organised and methodical • Are comfortable following food safety processes (training provided) Time commitment Evening shifts, usually 1.5–2 hours