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Board Trustee – Shaping Hamilton’s Christmas Celebrations

Hamilton
Organisation:
Hamilton Christmas Charitable Trust
Category:
Committee & Board
Hours:
Evenings/Weekends

Join the Hamilton Christmas Charitable Trust – Trustee Role
The Hamilton Christmas Charitable Trust is seeking a passionate and experienced individual to join our team as a Trustee. We’re looking for someone with expertise in governance, legal matters, and/or fundraising, who can bring fresh ideas and help enhance our annual events.

About Us:
Founded in 2004, the Trust is responsible for the Christmas Parade, the Christmas Tree Lighting Concert in Garden Place, and the iconic Christmas Tree that lights up Hamilton’s CBD each December. We create fun, family-friendly events that spread the spirit of Christmas throughout the city.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making.
  • Assist with fundraising strategies to support our events.
  • Provide legal and governance advice.
  • Share innovative ideas to enhance our events and community impact.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A passion for Christmas and spreading joy to the Hamilton community.
  • Experience in governance, legal, and/or fundraising.
  • Fresh, innovative ideas for supporting and growing our events.

Why Volunteer?

  • Be part of Hamilton’s cherished Christmas traditions.
  • Gain valuable experience while helping make it fun for children and families to experience the joy of Christmas.
  • Pass on your skills and enthusiasm to others, helping create lasting memories for the community.
  • Contribute to an event that brings people together and spreads festive cheer.
Requirements:
  • Governance, Legal, and/or Fundraising Experience: Help guide our strategy, ensure legal compliance, and support event funding.
  • Fresh Ideas and Innovation: Bring new perspectives to enhance our annual events and make them more impactful for the community.
  • Passion for Christmas: A love for Christmas and the joy it brings to families in Hamilton is a must!
  • Leadership Skills: Inspire and motivate the team to achieve our goals.
  • Event Planning Experience: Knowledge of organizing large-scale events, managing logistics, and working with volunteers.
  • Community Engagement: Ability to connect with local groups and build strong relationships with sponsors and partners.
  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written skills to advocate for the Trust and engage stakeholders.
Time commitment:
  • Commitment to monthly meetings (with a possibility to attend it online)
  • Attend one meeting per month
  • Typically held on the first Tuesday - starting at 5:15 PM.
  • Meetings generally last around 1.5 hours.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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