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Miscarriage Information Support Service (MISS) is offering a rewarding and exciting opportunity for a Secretary to join the Board. This role plays a crucial part within MISS and makes a meaningful difference to people who have had a miscarriage, helping to achieve their goal of supporting women and men after an early pregnancy loss and onto their next pregnancy. As Secretary, your role is to provide assistance and support to the Chairperson and Board of Trustees within the charity. Key Tasks include: *Responsible for the MISS generic email. Responding to enquiries and or forwarding onto other members of the MISS team. *Minute and note taking ensuring good governance. *Supporting MISS with administration tasks. *Producing agendas and supporting with meeting preparations. When you join the MISS charity, you are gaining a unique opportunity to make a difference in your community and raise awareness. You will be working with a team of passionate people who really care about the mental health and wellbeing of our members, and who want to make a positive and lasting difference for local families. Being part of a growing team offers the opportunity for real variety in your day-to-day work and the development of your role. For more information please contact Emma Rae, Chairperson of MISS at email: chair@miss-support.org.uk Further information and details of MISS are also available at our website at: https://miss-support.org.uk

Role Would you like to give a little back to your local community? Would you like to gain invaluable experience in Project Management, Committee Meetings and Teamwork? Do you have some spare time to help the local children and families of Wishaw become more active? We are currently seeking committee members with life skills or business experience to assist with the continuous improvement of our work. We are looking for a Treasurer to join our Community Sports Hub Committee and help guide our organisation as it moves forward into what we see as a new and exciting phase. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and dynamic individuals with accounting and finance experience to assist with the continuous improvement of our work. The committee meets once every three months for two hours whilst sub-groups meet separately to develop new projects and areas of interest. If you are new to community work, support and training will be provided.

Citymoves Dance Agency SCIO is a regional dance charity based in Aberdeen, in the North East of Scotland. Our charitable purpose is to lead positive impacts through dance. The organisation was established as an independent Scottish charity in 2015. We’re committed to making continued improvements to how we work, across all parts of the organisation. We strive to remove barriers so that people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds can experience the benefits of a life enriched by dance. We welcome a diversity of perspectives in the work that we support, the classes we teach, the talent we nurture, and the people we recruit. We believe this makes us an organisation that is stronger and more meaningful to the communities we serve. The next period will see us deepening our commitment to artists, audiences, and participants across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, and thinking about how we best serve our communities. *About the role: Citymoves’ trustees are responsible for the governance and strategy of the charity. We welcome applications at any time, from individuals with a variety of skills. Experience in any one or more of the below areas would be particularly welcome at this time: · Head of Finance Committee with Finance Experience · Human Resources Skills and Experience We welcome both new and experienced trustees from across the UK. We are interested in people who are enthusiastic about learning, and who would like to contribute to the development of dance in the North East of Scotland. *Time commitment: Trustees are expected to attend the Quarterly Finance Meeting and 2 weeks later followed by the Quarterly Board Meetings and one strategic away-day per year. The Head of the Finance Committee will also attend an annual close out meeting to enable the final approval of annual accounts. This is a voluntary, 2 to 3 year appointment, with reasonable travel expenses covered. We also have a learning budget and are committed to supporting the development of our Trustees. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. All Board Members/Trustees are greatly appreciated. For more information please contact: Hayley Durward, CEO at email citymoves@citymoves.org.uk or telephone 01224 984159.

Established in 2018, Moray Rape Crisis provides therapeutic support, information and advocacy for children, young people and adults of all genders, aged 11 and over, in the Moray area, who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. We also work directly with young people in schools and youth settings, and with strategic partners, towards preventing sexual violence. We are seeking motivated Trustees to help govern our growing and developing service in Moray. Working to intersectional feminist values, we are seeking a diverse range of women with a commitment to the work we do across Moray. We are particularly interested in applicants from less represented groups, and those with knowledge and experience of governance, strategy, HR and finance. We would also welcome candidates with a future interest in taking on the role of the Co-Chair. Please note only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to a becoming a diverse organization, and particularly welcome applications from women of colour and LGBTI women. Recruitment packs are available to download on our website where you can find further information about being a Trustee at Moray Rape Crisis.

Are you keen on reusable nappies and have the time to attend 2-3, hour-long meetings a year? Orkney Nappy Library are seeking directors as part of our move to become a formal social enterprise. You would be involved in helping us decide on how the library is run - exploring funding options, voting on how funds are spent, coming up with community engagement ideas etc. You are, of course, welcome to be more involved, but the minimum requirement would simply be attending the 2-3 meetings a year at a mutually convenient time. We have one director already on board and would love at least two more! Just message us via VAO or by email (orkneynappylibrary@gmail.com) to discuss the role further. Key activities ● attending the 2-3 meetings a year ● helping us decide on how the library is run ● exploring funding options, voting on how funds are spent, coming up with community engagement ideas What could a volunteer gain from the experience? ● Experience in operating a small social enterprise (teamwork, project management, funding applications, community engagement) ● Knowledge of local and wider sustainability initiatives ● Connections with local organisations (Zero Waste Orkney, OIC Waste Management) and community members (families / library users)

The North East Scotland Climate Action Network (NESCAN) Hub is a regional community climate action support hub, fully funded by the Scottish Government, that covers Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.  Our vision is to contribute to the creation of a flourishing, connected and sustainable North East Scotland through the provision of dedicated training, help and support for community led climate action and the linkage of communities into the decision making process. An exciting opportunity has arisen for knowledgeable and dynamic individuals to join the NESCAN Hub Board. Board members will contribute to the delivery of the Hub’s vision and aims by providing leadership, direction, and advice to the NESCAN Hub Team. These are volunteer roles that will provide the right candidates with the opportunity to be an integral part of our dedicated team and make a positive impact to the North East of Scotland, its communities and its environment.  We are looking for individuals with relevant knowledge and experience in one or more of the following: • HR knowledge & experience, preferably in the third sector • Governance and Risk Management • National and regional climate change policy & practical framework • Partnership working & strategic thinking • Community Climate Action Board members will attend and actively participate in meetings, provide advice, and respond to queries from other Board members and NESCAN Hub Team members, share and disseminate relevant information, learning and good practice with the Board and Team, and contribute to decision-making and the achievement of the NESCAN Hub’s vision and aims.  NESCAN Hub promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and network and welcomes applications from all sections of society. For further information on NESCAN Hub, please see our website www.nescan.org    For further details/if you have any questions please contact NESCAN Hub Manager, Alison Stuart: alison@nescan.org  or NESCAN Board Chair, Gillian Needham: gillianxneedham@gmail.com *(Closing date for this current round of recruitment is the 30th November 2023).

Home-Start offers one to one personalised support for parents with children under five. Home-Start places trained Volunteers alongside parents and support is provided for as long as the family need it. www.home-start-dunfermline.org.uk Trustees make up the governing body of Home-Start Dunfermline and have a responsibility to ensure that the charity’s activities are carried out in accordance with the Trustee and Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. Trustees ensure that the organisation complies with requirements under both Charity and Company Laws, in addition to other laws such as Employment, Health & Safety etc. Board meetings are held bi-monthly and the Trustees take an active part in the discussions and decision-making. Free training on the Roles and Responsibilities of a Trustee is available from FVA.

The North East Scotland Climate Action Network (NESCAN) Hub is a regional community climate action support hub, fully funded by the Scottish Government, that covers Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.  Our vision is to contribute to the creation of a flourishing, connected and sustainable North East Scotland through the provision of dedicated training, help and support for community led climate action and the linkage of communities into the decision making process. An exciting opportunity has arisen for knowledgeable and dynamic individuals to join the NESCAN Hub Board. Board members will contribute to the delivery of the Hub’s vision and aims by providing leadership, direction, and advice to the NESCAN Hub Team. These are volunteer roles that will provide the right candidates with the opportunity to be an integral part of our dedicated team and make a positive impact to the North East of Scotland, its communities and its environment.  An exciting opportunity has arisen for knowledgeable and dynamic individuals to join the NESCAN Hub Board. Board members will contribute to the delivery of the Hub’s vision and aims by providing leadership, direction, and advice to the NESCAN Hub Team. These are volunteer roles that will provide the right candidates with the opportunity to be an integral part of our dedicated team and make a positive impact to the North East of Scotland, its communities and its environment.  We are looking for individuals with relevant knowledge and experience in one or more of the following: • HR knowledge & experience, preferably in the third sector • Governance and Risk Management • National and regional climate change policy & practical framework • Partnership working & strategic thinking • Community Climate Action Board members will attend and actively participate in meetings, provide advice, and respond to queries from other Board members and NESCAN Hub Team members, share and disseminate relevant information, learning and good practice with the Board and Team, and contribute to decision-making and the achievement of the NESCAN Hub’s vision and aims.  NESCAN Hub promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and network and welcomes applications from all sections of society. For further information on NESCAN Hub, please see our website www.nescan.org    For further details/if you have any questions please contact NESCAN Hub at email: info@nescan.org *(Closing date for this current round of recruitment is the 14th January 2024).

As independent charities, each Sea Cadet unit has trustees to oversee the management and legal undertakings of the unit. This role will undertake “regulated activity” and will therefore require an enhanced disclosure with barring check to be repeated at no less than three yearly intervals. The primary purpose of the chairperson is to maintain, develop and chair an effective unit management team (UMT) that supports the unit and meets the aims of the Sea Cadet experience. The secondary purposes of the unit chairperson are: · To ensure that all the unit’s activities and matters are conducted legally and comply with charity regulations and Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) policy and procedures. · To ensure the general welfare, safety and protection of volunteers and cadets when they are involved in unit matters or activities. · Encouraging cadet forum participation and where appropriate a cadet presence at UMT meetings and unit Annual General Meetings. · In conjunction with the UMT, to provide a properly maintained, serviced, safe and secure unit premises and property, that is either loaned or owned by the unit. · In conjunction with the UMT and advised by the CO/OiC to provide where possible the resources necessary for efficient and successful training in the unit. · To ensure, in consultation with the DO and AO that the unit has a suitable and effective CO/OiC and trained volunteers to meet unit needs. · To identify unit priorities and potential issues and in conjunction with the UMT develop and maintain plans to address those issues.

Do you have the skills and expertise to enhance and improve the lives of people with a visual impairment? Dundee Blind & Partially Sighted Society are looking for enthusiastic, community-minded and experienced individuals of any age and background with skills to help our charity to succeed by becoming a Board Member. The Board of Directors is responsible for the overall governance of the organisation and we are seeking to recruit new Directors who will strengthen and complement our existing Board members. Dundee Blind & Partially Sighted Society is one of Dundee’s oldest charities and their objective is to work towards a world where all people who are blind or partially sighted enjoy the same rights, opportunities and responsibilities as everyone else. The Society offers its members an advice and support service and runs social activities to help combat social isolation. If you have commitment, experience, passion, drive and enthusiasm, would like to support the organisation meets its legal, financial and ethical obligations and can spare a few hours every second month then we would be delighted to hear from you.