Be part of this valuable local service

Trustee / Committee volunteer needed for Berkshire Credit Union now t/a Boom Community Bank in RG4

Main purpose:
1. Review and approve loan applications from members.
2. Oversee the loan appraisal and scoring policy and process.
3. Measure the social impact to the community of the Credit Union.

Principle duties and tasks:

1.Loans:

Weekly, review application credit analysis & score produced by Loan Officer.
Discuss application with member if required.
Approve loan terms that are in the best interest of the member and Credit Union.
Potentially sign post members to other organisations & agencies in cases of hardship.

2. Policy and process:

Oversee loan application and approval process.
Recommend to the Board improvements/changes to:
o Risk management.
o Loan products.
o Marketing of loans.
o Terms and conditions for loans.
o Approval process.
o Loan documentation.

3. Measure Social impact via:
Maintenance of database.
Review of ongoing loan performance.
Analysis and review of financial inclusion & CU effectiveness.

Good news for anyone thinking of becoming a charity trustee in Reading

Contact person firstname
Manjula
Lastname
Phadnis
Contact person's position
Credit Committee Member
Their phone number?
0118 958 5803
Location address line 1
62 Portman Road
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Postcode
RG4 7HT

Map
Wheelchair accessible?
No
Car parking for the volunteer?
Yes
Secure bicycle parking?
No
Near public transport?
Yes
How much time?
A few hours a week
What times and days of the week?
Mon AMMon PMTue AMTue PMWed AMWed PMThu AMThu PMFri AMFri PM
Availability required
Any of these times
Task type?
Trustee / Committee
Will suit someone like this:
Analytical thinkingPrecise and methodicalDecisiveCommunicator
Post suitable for supported volunteering?
No
Is training given?
Yes
Training description
Induction and "on the job".
Is support given?
Yes
Description of support
Regular meetings, volunteer newsletters.
Are expenses paid?
No
Will I need my own transportation?
No
Will the volunteer be CRB or DBS checked?
No
Are references required?
Yes
Will there be an interview?
Yes
Are they properly insured?
Yes
Minimum age
18
Do they need a specific gender?
No
How many volunteers needed?
1
Opportunity added on
6 May 2016