Animal Welfare Foundation seeks trustees to join its Board
07 July 2017
AWF is looking for new trustees to help drive the charity's mission
The veterinary profession's own charity, the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF), has opened applications and is looking to
recruit as many as three trustees to help drive the charity’s mission to
improve the welfare of animals through veterinary science, education and
debate.
AWF
funds research, supports veterinary
education, provides pet care advice and
encourages debate on animal welfare issues. AWF trustees are
responsible for facilitating the achievement of the charity’s mission,
providing strategic direction and
safeguarding AWF’s brand and reputation. While the emphasis is on
representation from within the veterinary professions, AWF would welcome
applications from those from outside the sector who have relevant skills that
will enhance the Board.
Trustees are expected to attend at least
two meetings a year during their three-year term, as well as AWF’s annual
flagship event in Westminster, the AWF Discussion Forum. In addition to this,
they are also encouraged to engage with one or more of AWF’s Sub Committees
exploring particular areas of the charity’s activity, such as grant making and
fundraising. This is an important role which requires a commitment to work
collectively in AWF’s best interests.
AWF Trustee Nicola Martin
said:
“Being a Trustee of AWF gives you a fantastic opportunity to work
on a wide range of welfare issues facing a variety of species rather than just
those in your area of expertise. I enjoy discussing and debating issues,
sharing my views and understanding those of others, as well as having the
chance to shape the future of this great charity.”
Gudrun
Ravetz, British Veterinary Association President and AWF Trustee, said:
“As
a vet-led charity, AWF is uniquely poised to offer a first-hand insight into
the welfare challenges facing animals, and the scope
and expertise to suggest possible solutions. I consider it a privilege to be an
AWF Trustee myself, and I encourage my colleagues from within the profession,
as well as others who feel they can contribute positively, to apply to be part
of the Board.”
The
deadline for AWF Trustee applications is 9am on 21 August 2017. For more
details and how to apply, visit: www.bva-awf.org.uk/trustee-vacancy