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Branch Chair
- SSAFA - The Armed Forces charity
- VO94508
- Board/trustee role
Description
Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and more people than ever are contacting SSAFA for financial, practical and emotional support. To support those who come to SSAFA we need local branches and volunteers who can coordinate people, ensure the local population know about SSAFA and keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. The Branch Chair role is a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the branch and works alongside the Treasurer and Branch Secretary on a monthly basis of around 2-3 days per month. You don’t need a military background for this role, but you should be empathic to the needs of the armed forces community, have some experience of managing people and possess good communication and some I.T. skills. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Organisation aims and objectives
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. Our teams of trained volunteers and employees provide practical, emotional and financial assistance to the Armed Forces community to enable them to thrive.
Frequency and commitment details
4 Hours
Restrictions
Experience required: Leadership skills, managing people, supporting volunteers, good communication, IT skills
Travel details: The role is home based with some travel for quarterly regional meetings with other chairs from 19 branches across Scotland.
Minimum age: 18
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
