The Scottish Older People’s Assembly - SOPA is guided by a strong and committed Board of Trustees, bringing together expertise, energy and lived experience to support and oversee the organisation's growth. We are keen to have new Trustees to play a key role in steering SOPA’s strategic development, strengthening governance, and ensuring that the charity remains effective, forward looking, and sustainable.
SOPA engages directly with communities to highlight issues that matter most to older people and ensure their experiences shape government policy and community practice.
We are seeking individuals with experience of working in the voluntary, public or private sector who have skills in good governance, leadership, finance or funding strategies.
This is a hybrid opportunity where new networks can be made with people from across Scotland. The Board of Trustees meet regularly. There will be opportunities to be part of sub working groups of your choosing.
The Scottish Older People’s Assembly exists to give a strong voice to older people about their experience of life in Scotland, the challenges they face, and mission concerns they have, and to celebrate the positive contribution that older people make to society. Our main aims are: • To facilitate and empower older people to have their voices heard. • To influence policy and practice on issues relating to older people, age and ageing.
Experience required: A passion and commitment to influence positive change in the lives of older people. Experience of working in the voluntary, public or private sector with skills good governance, or leadership, or finance or funding strategies.
Minimum age: 18
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: All reasonable expenses incurred whilst undertaking the role of Trustee will be reimbursed including travel expenses and where appropriate over night stays, though all monetary outlays must be approved before being incurred. Reimbursement will be given on presentation of receipts.
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This opportunity is not listed at a specific location but is advertised across Midlothian.