The Co-operative College are looking for NACO members to become trustees or governors in co-operative trust schools.

The development of co-operative schools is one of the most exciting initiatives at present, bringing the prospect of thousands of young people closer to having the chance to not only learn about co-operation and co-operative values in schools - but actively participating in running their school as a co-operative trust.

The College have been leading the work developing co-operative trusts, and by July are expecting to have well over 100 schools operating in co-operative trusts.

They are now looking for volunteers with the right skills set to be part of these co-operative schools. Some of the skills required are: strategic level thinking, strong finance and HR skills, a good understanding of the co-operative movement and co-operative values and the ability to make practical links for the benefit of schools.

If you are interested and want to find out more about how to get involved, please contact Mike Lunn, Trust Schools Membership Programme Manager for an initial discussion.

Areas they are currently looking for volunteers include, Leicester, London, Sheffield, The North and North West.