UK Volunteer Trustee – Apostolic Voice Education Trust UK (CIO)

Apostolic Voice Education Trust (AVET) is a faith-based nonprofit empowering underprivileged communities in Africa through education, leadership development, discipleship, and community transformation.

We are registering Apostolic Voice Education Trust UK as a UK charity (CIO) to support fundraising, partnerships, and programme development in Zambia and across Africa.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a UK-based Volunteer Trustee to join our board and support governance, strategic direction, and UK fundraising. This role is ideal for someone who believes in our mission and wants to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities:

Provide governance and strategic direction

Ensure the charity operates legally and ethically

Support fundraising and donor engagement in the UK

Attend online board meetings (quarterly)

Monitor financial controls and compliance

Help develop policies and risk management

Qualifications:

UK-based (required)

Strong commitment to AVET’s mission

Good communication and leadership skills

Experience in one or more of the following is an advantage:

Fundraising / donor relations

Finance / accounting

Charity governance

Communications / marketing

Education or community development

Able to commit 4–6 hours per month

Comfortable with online meetings

Benefits:

Valuable experience as a trustee of a UK charity

Opportunity to support education and community transformation in Africa

Build networks with international nonprofit leaders

Personal fulfillment through meaningful impact

Important Note:

Trustees are legally responsible for the charity and must meet UK charity law requirements. This is a voluntary, unpaid role.