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Would you like to contribute to the vital supports in place for local families to thrive in Clackmannanshire? Home-Start Clackmannanshire are looking for a dynamic individual with financial management experience to join their board of trustees as a treasurer. ABOUT THEM: Home-Start offers guidance, friendship and practical support to families across Clackmannanshire who have at least one child under the age of twelve. They work with families to help them overcome issues impacting their lives, through a range of family support services. Their families are each unique, however common issues Home-Start supports include: isolation and loneliness, mental health difficulties, bereavement, family breakdown, addiction, and physical ill-health. They’ve been supporting local families across Clackmannanshire since 1988. The Home-Start team (staff, volunteers and trustees) are committed to ensuring that children are given the best possible start in life as #childhoodcantwait. THE ROLE OF THEIR TRUSTEES: Charity trustees are responsible – and accountable - for the governance and strategy of their charity. They are responsible for making sure that their charity is administered effectively and can account for its activities and outcomes. AS A TRUSTEE ON THEIR BOARD, YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO: 1. Providing leadership and direction within the ethos of Home-Start. 2. Ensuring the scheme has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction. 3. Being responsible for the effective performance and management of the scheme. 4. Ensuring the scheme complies with legal and regulatory requirements, the objects of the scheme, the governing documents including the Home-Start Standards and Methods of Practice, the Home-Start Agreement and quality standards. 5. Securing and guarding the scheme’s assets and taking care of their security, deployment, and proper application. 6. Ensuring that the scheme’s governance is of the highest possible standard. 7. Undertaking an ambassadorial role for the scheme. 8. Appointing sub-committees and agreeing their terms of reference and membership. AS TREASURER: As treasurer, you will have oversight of their accounts, and the financial controls system. You will also provide guidance on finance matters to the Trustees. You would be supported by the CEO and administrator in all of this. Their turnover is growing year on year, to ensure they can continue to meet ever increasing local need. Funding is made up of a mixture of local authority funding, trusts and foundations, corporate donors and fundraising efforts, and income from the charity shop. However, with a difficult funding landscape, Home-Start are looking for a treasurer to work with the CEO and fellow trustees to safeguard the smooth running of our charity finances. YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WOULD INCLUDE: · Maintaining an overview of the charity’s finances. · Working with other trustees and staff to ensure our financial viability. · Checking that procedures are followed, and financial records are maintained. TIME COMMITMENT: Their board meets every 6 weeks, a blended approach of in-person meetings at the offices in Alloa and Zoom meetings. Home-Start's offices are fully accessible. As treasurer, you would also attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) once a year and provide a summary of the Charity's financial situation at this meeting. SUPPORT: Volunteers are the heart of Home-Start, and so in return for your time and commitment, you will be fully supported in role by the Chair. A full induction will be provided, and opportunities for both training and networking are also available. *All reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.* FIND OUT MORE: If you have skills and experience in financial management, they’d love to hear from you. You might be an accountant, or have general financial skills and knowledge developed through working in the public, private, or third sectors, or through volunteering. To find out more about their treasurer role, please contact homestart@hsclacks.co.uk or call the office on 01259 213 453.

Volunteers are essential to the running of Strathmore Cricket Club enabling children, young people and adults to get involved whilst increasing the participation in this great sport. Do you have skills in any of these areas and want to help a local sports organisation provide sports and social opportunities for people of all ages? There are various roles that you can get involved in as a Governance & Administration Volunteer: - committee member - finance and general administration - volunteer coordinator - outreach/business development and sponsorship - fundraising/events An interest in finance, administration and organising events would be a real bonus in this role so if you would like to help out, get in touch.

Tayside Cancer Support offers the opportunity for anyone affected by cancer in Tayside to receive emotional, social and practical support, either on an individual basis or in a group setting. The charity has been in existence since July 1994, and is made up of an Executive Committee of voluntary Trustees, one part-time paid employee and approximately twenty volunteer befrienders plus other people who support our events. We work with cancer patients, their families, carers and friends. We do this alongside healthcare professionals and other charities and support groups to provide vital support and information. We are funded through donations and fundraising events, and we spend the majority of our income on complementary therapies for our clients in the form of counselling or other therapies. We pay subsidised rent in our offices, one part time salary and lastly refreshments for our drop in cafes and to keep our volunteers going! Anyone can utilise our services who, either has cancer or is supporting someone on their cancer journey, e.g family or friends. They don’t need a specific referral, they can just get in touch. There are no costs associated with our services. Our annual numbers in a story: ● Roughly 20 befrienders working with clients for around 30-40 hours a month. ● We spend around £1,000 a month on counselling and therapies for our clients, this is roughly 20 clients who are benefiting ● The Drop-in Café has had visits from around 50 people over the year. We have big ambitions to grow our support to help more clients throughout Tayside and the surrounding area and therefore we need to raise our profile and in turn raise more funds. We are looking for anyone with relevant financial qualifications or experience who is interested in becoming our Treasurer. We are open to how many hours a week but we just require regular commitment and consistency to ensure that specific tasks get completed regularly. The role will ideally encompass the following but we are very open to any conversations if your skill set is similar to this and you feel passionate about what we do: Be passionate and advocate on behalf of Tayside Cancer Support Be a self-starter who is highly organised and happy to take the initiative to get stuff done! Guide and advise the board on the key assumptions and financial implications of Tayside Cancer Support budgets, operational and strategic plans Ensure that the organisation has an appropriate reserves policy and a realistic budget that meets the services’ needs Ensure that annual accounts are prepared in compliance with regulations and submitted by the deadline to the Charity Commission and/or Registrar of Companies, and make arrangements for them to be audited or independently examined as required Have financial qualifications or experience in a financial role Some overall knowledge or experience of charity finances, fundraising, financial consequences and pension schemes Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussions! Ability to understand and accept the responsibility and liability of being a member of the board To find out more please contact Lucy-Rose Walker at: office@taysidecancersupport.org or phone 07904 292766.

Clyde Scouts is a Region within Scouting in Scotland and is a registered Charity. The Region supports Scouting over Glasgow, East Renfrewshire, East Dunbartonshire, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire. We are there to make sure that every group and District is provided with the support to provide #SkillsForLife for every young person in their area. Clyde Scouts is extremely lucky to have several operations which support our mission: 1. Auchengillan Outdoor Centre - An Outdoor Education and Adventure centre for young people in Scouts as well as from School and other groups 2. The Glasgow Scout Shop - A small shop that provides Scouting Uniform, badges and other items used for outdoor activities. 3. Several Campsites 4. Access to Pinkston Watersports - A watersports centre in Glasgow providing amazing opportunities for young people to experience Kayaking Providing all of this isn't easy but the Region is managed and run by the Regional Team which is made up of amazing volunteers. We have our Regional Chair, Regional Commissioner, members of Committees and now we are looking for you... the Regional Treasurer. Treasurer Person Specification *Experience of managing finance and accounts at a senior level, *Excellent organisational skills, supported by strong commercial acumen. *An accountancy qualification *Experience of managing accounts for a charity would also be an advantage. *An understanding of the type of work undertaken by the charity and commitment to the values and ethos of Clyde Scouts *Demonstrable experience of building and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues to achieve organisational objectives. *An interest in Scouting would be beneficial. *You will be able to devote around 2-4 days a month to support meetings, events and calls in relation to fulfilling this role. Much of this time may be in the evening or at weekends. *Eligible to hold the role of a charity trustee and no envisaged barriers to obtaining enhanced PVG status Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. The role of Treasurer is so important to us. By working with our finance team you will provide guidance and support to make sure we are growing and inspiring young people to reach their goals. If you are interested please click the ‘apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organization with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow at info@volunteerglasgow.org

Clyde Scouts is a Region within Scouting in Scotland and is a registered Charity. The Region supports Scouting over Glasgow, East Renfrewshire, East Dunbartonshire, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire. We are there to make sure that every group and District is provided with the support to provide #SkillsForLife for every young person in their area. Clyde Scouts is extremely lucky to have several operations which support our mission: 1. Auchengillan Outdoor Centre - An Outdoor Education and Adventure centre for young people in Scouts as well as from School and other groups 2. The Glasgow Scout Shop - A small shop that provides Scouting Uniform, badges and other items used for outdoor activities. 3. Several Campsites 4. Access to Pinkston Watersports - A watersports centre in Glasgow providing amazing opportunities for young people to experience Kayaking Providing all of this isn't easy but the Region is managed and run by the Regional Team which is made up of amazing volunteers. We have our Regional Chair, Regional Commissioner, members of Committees and now we are looking for you... the Regional Treasurer. Treasurer Person Specification: *Experience of managing finance and accounts at a senior level, *Excellent organisational skills, supported by strong commercial acumen. *An accountancy qualification *Experience of managing accounts for a charity would also be an advantage. *An understanding of the type of work undertaken by the charity and commitment to the values and ethos of Clyde Scouts *Demonstrable experience of building and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues to achieve organisational objectives. *An interest in Scouting would be beneficial. *You will be able to devote around 2-4 days a month to support meetings, events and calls in relation to fulfilling this role. Much of this time may be in the evening or at weekends. *Eligible to hold the role of a charity trustee and no envisaged barriers to obtaining enhanced PVG status Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. The role of Treasurer is so important to us. By working with our finance team you will provide guidance and support to make sure we are growing and inspiring young people to reach their goals.

We are seeking to recruit volunteers to join our Board of Management. The Association owns and rents over 2,000 social rented homes in the Angus and Dundee area. We are a registered Charity regulated by both OSCR and the Scottish Housing Regulator and have a staff team of around 50. Our Board of Management members are all volunteers and we value their time and commitment to deliver our aims. Do you have an interest in the supply and provision of new homes, supporting communities, charity finance or charity governance? Do you want the opportunity to set strategy, improve your leadership skills and make a difference to local communities? If you do, we would be very interested in hearing from you. Who we're looking for: Following a recent review of our Board skills and experience, we welcome applications from those with a diverse range of backgrounds and experience and we are particularly interested in people with the following skills: • construction, design and the built environment/asset management • renewable technologies/net zero • human resources and people management We have a full induction and training plan for Board of Management members. The Board meetings are usually held on Wednesday mornings with Board training following this where required. Our full Board of Management meets 6 times a year. We have 4 sub committees that meet quarterly for Finance, Audit & Risk, Service Delivery, Development and Remuneration. Typically, Board members are on one of the sub committees making the commitment 10 meetings a year. For more details, please contact Gail Robertson, Chief Executive Officer - gail.robertson@aha.org.uk or call 03451 772244 to have a chat about this opportunity.

Finance Volunteer We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us. About this opportunity We are looking to recruit a Finance Volunteer for our Orkney Group. As a Finance Volunteer, you would be joining a coordinating team of volunteers to plan and deliver services and activities to support people locally. You will maintain and approve income and expenditure records and explain financial information clearly to other group members. You would ensure our financial requirements and policies are followed, and that money is spent in a cost effective manner. This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a large charity, develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS. About you You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be comfortable with figures, preferably with an accounting or business background. Apply Read through the role description carefully Please apply online The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

Volunteering for the Scouts is a great way to take part in new experiences, meet a whole load of friendly people and have fun. There is something for everyone whether you’d like to help out week-after-week or whenever-you-can, the Scouting Association will provide training, learning opportunities and cups of tea – every step of the way. As a volunteer, working in teams, you might: 1. Welcome young people and families to sessions and events 2. Make sure everyone’s safe, supported, included and having fun 3. Help to plan and lead activities 4. Get involved with days out, camps and expeditions 5. Share and learn skills – from coding to cake decorating to canoeing 6. Celebrate young people’s achievements big and small You don't need to be Bear Grylls to volunteer with Scouts - we need everyone to muck in and help support young people to learn #SkillsForLife.

Shetland Women's Aid are looking for women to join us in promoting the safety and wellbeing of women and children in Shetland who are affected by domestic abuse and gender-based violence. SWA is a registered charity funded by local and national grant aid to provide safety planning, counselling, refuge, advice and guidance about housing, finance and legal issues to women. There is also a children and young person's service focused on offering therapy and support to children and young people. The aim for Shetland Women's Aid is 'An equitable society in which women, children and young people are valued participants, able to determine their own future and are free from all forms of abuse.' As a trustee you will be instrumental in helping us realise our vision and mission. Part of your role will be to ensure that our day to day operation fulfils our strategic vision. If you decide to join Shetland Women's Aid, you can make a real difference to the women and children who experience domestic and sexual abuse.

Finance Volunteer We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us. About this opportunity We are looking to recruit a Finance Volunteer for our Moray Group. As a Finance Volunteer, you would be joining a coordinating team of volunteers to plan and deliver services and activities to support people locally. You will maintain and approve income and expenditure records and explain financial information clearly to other group members. You would ensure our financial requirements and policies are followed, and that money is spent in a cost effective manner. This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a large charity, develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS. About you You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be comfortable with figures, preferably with an accounting or business background. Apply Read through the role description carefully Please apply online The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.