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We meet usually once a month for about 2 hrs (7pm- 9pm) usually the 3rd Thursday of the month. We can offer a small payment to cover expenses. Some examples of our involvement are monthly meetings involving locally elected councillors, police and guest speakers. We regularly review local planning applications, local news/ concerns and organise community events such as beach cleans, seasonal town decorations/ events such as the summer bunting and Christmas Lights display/ switch on. We also support to facilitate local projects and collaborating with organisations to distribute community funds. There is opportunity to become involved in such a wide variety of projects/ groups dependant on your availability of time.

There is opportunity to become involved in such a wide variety of projects/ groups dependant on your availability of time. We would love support to reach our community more. Perhaps you have skills / interest in social media use or website development. Support once a month with minute taking would aid our volunteer group also. All options provide an insight into the wider activity within the community and support development of skills and experience. We meet usually every last Monday of the month (except July and December). Some examples of our involvement are monthly meetings involving locally elected councillors, Police and guest speakers. We regularly review local planning applications, police reports, local news and address any concerns raised. We organise community events such as beach cleans, seasonal town decorations/ events such as the summer bunting and Christmas Lights display/ switch on. We also support to facilitate local projects such as most recently the creation of our Carnoustie Butterfly and supporting creation of the town heritage trail as well as collaborating with organisations to distribute community funds, such as the recent Seagreen Community Funding.

We are looking for people who are local to South West Edinburgh to join our board of trustees. Board Trustees have enabled Space to become the charity it is today. Space now delivers 17 projects, with 60+ staff and over 250 volunteers. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people from all backgrounds to join our Board of Trustees. Trustees help decide what services we deliver in The Broomhouse Hub. The board of trustees plays an integral part in developing the strategic direction of the organisation, ensuring its good governance, and overseeing the delivery of the organisation’s defined aims, values, mission, and objectives. Trustees fall into two categories: Local – people living within the South West Edinburgh locality, or within 3 miles of EH11 3RH. Business – people who have joined the board to offer specific skills and experience.

Circle of Comfort is a Fife-based charity that provides complementary therapies to people diagnosed with Cancer. This is provided in their own home/ in hospital, free of charge. The charity also has agreements with Cornhill Macmillan Centre at Perth and Parkinson’s UK, Fife Branch, to provide their service. Circle of Comfort’s board meets on a three-monthly basis. They need a Treasurer to join the team of trustees – you should have a qualification in accountancy. The Treasurer will - Liaise with Chairperson and Executive Committee to ensure the financial viability of the organisation (balance sheet, cash flow, fundraising performance, etc.). Undertake bookkeeping duties and ensuring posting and bookkeeping is kept up to date. Arrange payments to employee(s), (currently one part-time person) creditors as appropriate and arrange appropriate authorisations on payments. Make Gift Aid claims to HMRC. Attend the organisation's Executive Meetings (quarterly) and the Annual General Meeting and report on the financial position (balance sheet, cash flow, fundraising performance, etc.). Prepare annual accounts for submission to OSCR and liaise with an independent examiner.

No matter how good our services are, we can't properly support our users/community well if we don't have good leaders in the team. If this sounds like you?... we would love you to consider volunteering with us for a few hours per week. The Vale of Leven Trust were established to develop the community of the Vale of Leven. This is an exciting volunteer role for you to bring your experience, knowledge, and skills to the Management Committee that oversees The Vale of Leven Trust. As a small charity we are serving the local community with creativity and innovation, however we do need assistance from others to ensure we are reflecting on the needs, wants and aspirations of our community. We are looking for individuals who are interested in making a difference to both the local area and the lives of those who live in the area and the wider environ. Ideally you will be representative of the Vale of Leven or West Dunbartonshire. We are looking to expand our skill set and knowledge and in particular, we are looking for people with experience of: Financial Management Marketing & Branding Social Media Employment / Human Resources / People Management

Dalkeith CAB seeks two Trustees/Directors to join its Board to contribute to strategic leadership of our charity, which provides free, confidential, impartial advice on benefits, debt, housing, employment and other issues. Commitment to the CAB vision and values is a must. Experience of the third sector and/or advice-giving is an advantage, as is good communication skills, experience of working collectively in a team and understanding of issues facing communities in Midlothian. The Board meets bi-monthly (currently via video) and Trustees are asked to commit 4-6 hours per month to the charity. Training is provided and out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed. Trustees ideally should live, work or have a similar connection with Midlothian. Start date 08/11/2023

Dalkeith CAB seeks a Treasurer to join its Board of Trustees to support effective stewardship of resources for our charity, which provides free, confidential, impartial advice on benefits, debt, housing, employment and other issues. Experience in bookkeeping and financial management, preferably with some knowledge of charity finance is essential. But most important is a commitment to working with colleagues toward our vision of a fairer society for all. The Treasurer will also be a Trustee/Director on the Board and will be required to provide strategic leadership and support. Commitment to the CAB vision and values is a must. Experience of the third sector and/or advice-giving is an advantage. The Board meets bi-monthly (currently via video) and Trustees are asked to commit 4-6 hours per month to the charity. Training is provided and out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed. Trustees ideally should live, work or have a similar connection with Midlothian. Meetings are generally remote via videoconferencing.

ELPA aims to promote and enrich the culture of play in East Lothian by: • promoting children’s right to play (article 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child) • sharing the benefits and value of play for all children and young people living in our community • inspiring and supporting people who work with children. ELPA has a range of activities including Loose Parts Play in schools, our Play Rangers sessions in parks and open spaces, our inclusive PlayCan project. We work closely with partners including East Lothian Council and third sector groups. Trustees’ commitment to ELPA includes: active participation in Trustees’ Meetings usually every 6 weeks in the evenings; participation in ELPA events and activities; developing ELPA’s policies and plans; supporting staff to achieve ELPA aims; ooccasionally representing ELPA at events and in the media; contributing your skills, knowledge, creativity and sense of fun.

Volunteer with Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) and make a difference in your community! CHS is recruiting for volunteer Panel Members across the country to help support Scotland’s infants, children and young people. We are looking for enthusiastic people aged 18 and over who can show empathy, compassion and great listening skills. Panel Members are volunteers from local communities who take part in children's hearings. Their role is to listen and make legal decisions with and for infants, children and young people who have been referred to the Children’s Panel. Panel Members ensure that the young person is at the heart of every decision made – because every decision, no matter how big or small, has an impact on the life of the child or young person in the hearing. We offer a certificated training programme with a highly experienced team to support your development, who will help you along your journey in becoming a panel member. For more information please visit https://www.chscotland.gov.uk/volunteering-with-us/panel-members/ and https://www.chscotland.gov.uk/volunteering-with-us/panel-members/aberdeen-city/ We are also holding an information session in Aberdeen that you are welcome to attend to find out more on Thursday 5th October – 6PM – Town House, Broad Street, Aberdeen To book a place please e-mail Laura.Mearns@CHScotland.scot or Nicole.Chidester@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

CAPS provides Individual Advocacy in East Lothian and Midlothian and runs several experience-led Collective Advocacy projects across Lothian. You will receive induction, training, guidance and support from CAPS staff. More information is contained within the Management Committee volunteer role description available online at www.capsadvocacy.org Please contact Jane Crawford, CEO on 0131 273 5116, or by email: jane@capsadvocacy.org for an informal chat. Management Committee members must not be disqualified from acting as a charity trustee. This role is subject to Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership. CAPS is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, Scottish Charity number SC021772.