Chair / Co-Chair West Auckland Community Toy Library

Purpose of Role

To provide leadership to the committee and employees so the toy library is compliant and functioning effectively as a beloved community resource.

Key Tasks

• Support committee members and employees in fulfilling their roles
• Ensure the Charities Register is up to date and accurate
• Act as a contact person for the landlord
• Act as contact person for Toy Library Federation
• Prepare the annual plan in consultation with the committee and report on progress throughout the year
• Oversee the management of the library functions and activities
• Chair monthly meetings and AGM 
• Work alongside the Secretary to prepare the meeting agendas
• Ensure decisions made by the committee are implemented 
• Keep up to date with relevant news and developments and feed back to the committee as required

Skills Required

• Understanding of legal and fiduciary obligations of registered charities, trustees and employers
• Strong leadership skills
• Community-minded, but also practical 

Commitment Required

• Attend monthly meetings and any special meetings as required
• Additional time for development of projects and assisting with annual events
• Additional time for planning, documenting, assisting committee members, and keeping up to date with other toy libraries.

Resources Required

• Computer and internet access

Please complete our online application and send your CV and some photo ID to volunteers@westtoylibrary.org.

We will respond to your application as soon as possible. Please note that our committee members are all volunteers and work or study too.