This group meets to discuss our approach to managing our assets such as homes, garages, shops and other properties we own so that we can be sure that they're kept in good condition.
Membership
Anyone who lives in one of our homes can apply to join our Asset Management Group.
If you're interested in joining, we'd love to hear from you.
What's involved
- Involvement in group discussions and decisions
- Helping to make recommendations on the future of our assets
- Reviewing and challenging how our major works contractors are doing when it comes to activities like standard of work, cost, and tenant satisfaction
- Feeding back on our design visions and guides for new housing
- Helping us to ensure that our proposals are sustainable and affordable
- Ensuring we are consulting and communicating with our tenants
- Ensuring our tenants inspire and influence everything we do
- Attending regular meetings with clear actions and submission deadlines.
Level of commitment: Medium
You'll be required to attend a meeting once every three months. Sometimes this will take place virtually.
Skills you'll need
- Great at working as part of a team
- Confidence to speak in a group and challenge and question decisions
- Passionate about people and our tenant-led approach.
How we'll support you
- You'll be supported by a member of our friendly Community Engagement Team
- You'll receive comprehensive training.
We sometimes work virtually, using email and video calls to engage with our tenants. This means that you'll need access to the internet and a device, such as a computer or tablet, to meet with us and our network of tenant volunteers.
We know that not everyone has the equipment or confidence to use digital technology. We can provide support, including training and even access to devices to ensure that you can help to shape our organisation from the comfort of your home. Please don't hesitate to speak to us if you have any questions or concerns. You can reach us by emailing volunteering@redkitehousing.org.uk or call us on 01494 476100.
What you'll get out of it
- Build your skills - you'll receive training and experience
- Working as part of a team.
What our current volunteers say
Daffodil
"I found volunteering with Red Kite's Asset Management Group very rewarding. I like the fact that I am able to contribute in decision making and knowing that people are being helped."
A message from us
Nick
Director of Property
"The group, and in particular our involved tenants, have continued to provide direction and scrutiny in respect of all areas of our asset management programme.
"We are very appreciative of the continued and invaluable work that this group provides which is a vital component of our governance and management structure."
Apply
If you're interested in joining our Asset Management Group, fill in our simple online form and we'll get back to you soon.