Volunteering - Board Positions
Voluntary Board of Trustee/Directors Member
Boom! Inc operates 4 creative hubs in Bangor City Centre.
A social enterprise with a mission to provide workspace and head-space for our local creative industry.
Our charitable purpose is to facilitate the advancement of the arts by education and participation through our creative activities.
We operate hubs that consist of 42 studios and 1 workshop, delivering services to our community including:
-Provision of Workspaces and Studios for the creative and cultural sector.
-Professional development
-Delivery of funded & self-sustaining projects.
-A central point for information for the local creative sector..
-Provision of an advocacy role.
-Delivery of an annual programme of artistic and creative activity
-Creative services for other organisations.
Our board echoes our creative hub by being eclectic and creative.
Board of Trustees: Role Description
Role Purpose:
Board members are responsible for promoting the aims, objectives, and values of the organisation. They contribute to the good governance and strategic direction of the organisation.
Main Responsibilities:
Each Board member agrees to:
Strategic Development and Monitoring:
Participate in formulating and overseeing the organisation’s strategic and operational plans.
Ensure that adequate policies and practices are in place, supporting the organisation’s mission and values.
Ensure the organisation operates within its legal and financial frameworks, while maintaining good governance practices.
Act in good faith, with honesty, and exercise reasonable skill and care.
Key Duties:
Formulating Strategic Aims:
1.1. Contribute to developing and monitoring the organisation's strategic plans.
1.2. Act in the best interests of the organisation and its beneficiaries at all times.
1.3. Uphold the organisation's vision, values, and major policies.
1.4. Contribute skills, knowledge, and contacts to support the organisation in various capacities, including fundraising.
1.5. Stay familiar with the organisation's operations.
Ensuring Policies Align with Aims and Values:
2.1. Contribute to the development and review of policies.
2.2. Adhere to the organisation's Code of Conduct.
2.3. Attend board meetings regularly and apologise in advance if unable to attend.
2.4. Reflect the organisation's values and priorities in all engagements, including participation in committees and working groups.
Ensuring Best Practices:
3.1. Actively participate in Board responsibilities.
3.2. Prepare for and attend meetings, reading all materials in advance.
3.3. Apologise when unable to attend a meeting.
3.4. Maintain positive relationships with Board members, staff, and volunteers.
3.5. Engage in induction or training programs as needed.
3.6. Fulfil any other duties as assigned by the Board or Chair.
Acting Honestly and with Integrity:
4.1. Use reasonable skill and care in governance.
4.2. Act in good faith, in the best interests of the organisation.
4.3. Avoid conflicts of interest and disclose any potential conflicts.
4.4. Comply with relevant charity and company law.
We are interested in recruiting from all members of society. Including under 30s, Disabled, Recently arrived in Northern Ireland
We estimate that the commitment is approximately 2 hours per month which may involve, 1-2-1 meetings, board meetings and meeting preparation.
From time to time there may be other activities and responsibilities.. IE joining a working group or task and finishing group for specific projects.
We are interested in recruiting from experiences in
- creative sector
- Social economic
- Community and voluntary sector
- Legal sector
We are particularly interested in people with skills in legal, property management, and business development.
This role is by no means set in stone and we do expect it to develop along with the organisation.