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DEBRA is a national charity and patient support organisation for people living with the rare, extremely painful, genetic skin blistering condition, Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) also known as ‘Butterfly Skin’. EB causes the skin to become very fragile and tear or blister at the slightest touch. With your help we can find treatments and cure(s) for EB. Volunteering in a DEBRA shop can teach you new skills as well as meeting new people and gaining experience in retail. The role involves: - Operating a till to take cash and card payments - Engaging with customers on the shop floor - Replenishing stock on the shop floor - Recording donor details for gift aid - Creating eye catching displays

The Trustee will provide direction for the Centre on a wide range of matters with due care and diligence. They will provide strategic overview in terms of purpose and delivery of services. They will develop forwarding planning systems which consider current and future factors which impact on services we provide. They will closely monitor and review external and internal factors which influence the need for services within South Ayrshire. Accountability The Trustee is accountable to the Board, contractual partners, regulatory bodies such as OSCR and Care Inspectorate. Trustee’s manage the Centre effectively and regularly meet to oversee the activities and services provided by the Centre. They have a vital role in terms of setting and reviewing policies and procedures in consultation with all staff within the Centre and if appropriate partner agencies. The Committee shall ensure that our Annual Report is completed, and our AGM is held within the timescales set out within the Constitution of the Centre. Interest of the Charity Trustees are expected to put the interest of the charity before their own interests or the interests of any other person or organisation. Applicants must be committed to the ethos/aims and objectives of the Centre. Charitable Purpose Trustee much ensure the charity is operating and fulfilling its charitable purpose as outlined within its constitution. Specific duties • Attend Board Meetings and Sub-Committee meeting as required • Give priority to the interests of the Centre • Act with due care and diligence • Ensure the charity operates within its charitable purpose Qualifications and Skills • Experience within the Charitable Sector • Understanding of decision-making systems within Local and National Government • Good understanding in terms of housing and homelessness • Good understanding Debt, Benefits and income maximisation • Understanding poverty related issues • Good team worker • Attendance at related training and seminars Personal Qualities • Maturity • Patience • Excellent interpersonal skills • Confident • Caring and approachable • Resourceful • Negotiating ability • Non-judgemental

Club supporter - Providing practical help at group meetings - Welcoming members as they arrive and being a friendly face - Making teas and coffees - Encouraging members to engage in conversations and activities - Befriending group members and supporting them to attend Club resource maker - Helping to research and create resources - Find and collate items of local or national sporting interest. - Develop relevant sporting resources for use within clubs and for one-to one. - Work with our members and other volunteers to create resources relevant to our members interests Club Reporter - Helping to record and promote group activities - Collate information and stories from club members. Club Guest - Talk about your own personal sporting experiences - Provide history from a local sporting club - Bring along resources from sporting history in the local area You can learn more here: https://www.strathmoretrust.co.uk/about-us/opportunities/

You will be required to help set up the sessions before the players arrive and then also put everything away when they have left. During the sessions themselves you will be on the pitch joining in with the session enabling the players to take part. You can learn more here: https://www.strathmoretrust.co.uk/about-us/opportunities/