Chairman Leeuwarden World Shop Foundation

The Leeuwarden Wereldwinkel Foundation (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Foundation’) aims to contribute to improving the living conditions of the producers of its products through the sale of fair trade products. Through this objective, the foundation aims to promote activities that encourage changes in global trade structures and thereby help to achieve a just global society. The foundation is a non-profit organisation.

The foundation seeks to achieve this goal through a world shop selling Fair Trade products and providing information on fair trade, development cooperation and world trade structures.

The foundation has a board consisting of at least three members, including at least a chairperson, a secretary and a treasurer. Board members are appointed by the board. Board members are appointed for a term of three years, after which they are immediately eligible for reappointment.  On average, 25 volunteers are involved with the foundation to help run the shop.

Chairman's job description

Administrative
The chairperson is ‘the face’ of the foundation and represents it both within the foundation and externally. In doing so, the chairperson promotes the foundation’s vision and ambition.
Provides leadership to the board. Ensures good distribution of tasks within the board and clear communication within the organisation.
Makes substantive contributions to policy-making based on the Wereldwinkel’s strategic direction, day-to-day operations, economic conditions, financial developments, partnerships, etc.
Actively seeks opportunities for (new) activities that fit the foundation's wants and needs.
Encourages and values volunteers and contributes to the promotion of expertise of board members and other volunteers.

Operational
Leads the meeting of the board. This includes preparing for the meeting, going through all agenda items and ensuring full and accurate reporting.
Oversees implementation of decisions taken. If a particular decision is implemented by someone else, the chairman should check whether it is actually done.
Develops and maintains a network and cooperative relations with relevant organisations, companies and other associations/foundations within the municipality or region.

A b(l)ood organisation with motivated volunteers.

Board members must – given their work, interests and experience – be able to make a concrete contribution towards achieving the foundation’s objective. Board members do not receive any remuneration for their work. However, they are reimbursed for expenses incurred in carrying out relevant tasks and for costs necessary in relation to their language.