Would you like to make a real difference to your communities in Market Harborough and south Leicestershire?

The leading regional charity is based at Torch House, near Harborough Leisure Centre.

The high-profile organisation provides a wide range of excellent services to the people of Harborough district.

They include:

- Social transport for those with mobility problems

- Community Champions for isolated, older people

- My Mind Matters to support and advise people with concerns about their mental health

- A group for young carers.

VASL also has a contract with Leicestershire County Council to provide Support for Carers.

The charity supports over 8,000 family carers across Leicestershire.

A VASL spokeswoman said: “We are now looking for new trustees.

“You do not need previous experience of being a trustee.

“Many find they bring transferable skills from other walks of life, such as budget setting and oversight, planning and prioritising resources and activities.”

She added: “We are committed to diversity and aim to ensure that the composition of the Board of Trustees reflects the community at large.

“You should be able to commit time to attend a full Board meeting every two months. “Trustees are also encouraged to join at least one sub-committee (currently Finance and HR) and participate in joint working groups with the staff.

“These posts are unpaid but reasonable expenses will be paid.

“Applicants will be asked to submit a CV, complete an application form and a short skills audit.

“For more information about us, visit our website at www.vasl.org.uk”

If you would like to have a chat about becoming a new trustee then please contact VASL’s chair Linda Jones on [email protected]

For further information and to apply please contact Maureen O’Malley on 01858 433232 or email [email protected]

The closing date for applications is Friday March 20.