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Forth Environment Link and Sustrans are calling for anyone with an interest in promoting active travel in communities across Scotland to form the organising committee of a new Active Travel Network for Scotland. This is an opportunity to help shape the network as it develops, supporting community action to change how we travel, address health and social inequalities and combat climate change through changing transport behaviours. This role will entail: Helping to shape the constitution and legal framework for the Active Travel Network Taking over management and maintenance of a new website, including member discussion spaces. (https://activetravelnetwork.scot/ the site is currently under development) Administering the network Liaising with Forth Environment Link to deliver member webinars throughout 2023-24 Making decisions on how the network develops in future, with input from members. This could mean, just running the website, or could include things like applying for funding for ongoing/additional member events and other activities such as cross organisational site visits or other activities members express interest in. Board members also have a responsibility to: Act in the best interest of the organisation and it's members Manage any finances responsibly Develop vision, strategies and planning, Establishing any necessary policies and procedures Managing Risks Establishing systems for monitoring and reporting. More information on what is involved in becoming a board member can be found on the SCVO website here: https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/roles-responsibilities The next Active Travel Network meeting of existing members is due to take place online on the 6th July 2pm-4pm. This will include a section on the development of the network as an independent organisation. If you are not a current member, and would like to join the network and/or attend the meeting to find out more about this opportunity, please contact us to be added to the invite list. Background: Forth Environment Link and Sustrans have been building an active travel* network over the last few years. This originally began as an active travel hubs network. It provided a way for community active travel hubs to share information and learning. Since then the network has grown to include people working and volunteering in communities, student unions and higher education institutions, local authorities and community health services. We are now in a position where neither Sustrans nor Forth Environment Link has capacity to provide the services network members are asking for, and so have decided to open this out to members to take forward as an independent organisation. *Active Travel is a term used to describe travelling by human powered means, such as walking, wheeling or cycling with or without mobility aids such as wheelchairs. This generally includes power chairs and things like scooters and skateboards, as well as people walking with buggies or prams.

Do you have a passion for the environment? you can help with the sustainability of this valued community forest by supporting the group with funding applications. The group relies on Funding to maintain and develop this community asset. Like most charities, funding is essential but can be time consuming and requires specific skills, do you have experience of Funding Applications and can help? You can liaise with the development officer who will offer support and guidance on funding applications?.

The Pen-y-Coe Press is a vintage style shop that sells stationery, art materials and print services. It is run by volunteers and helps raise funds for the charity. This volunteer role can be working from home or Pen-y-Coe Press, Penicuik EH26 8L The Treasurer has to ensure proper records are kept of all income and expenditure. Today, these records are maintained in an excel spreadsheet. However, we hope a new Treasurer could bring knowledge and experience to implement a standard accounting package. Tasks include bank account reconciliation; managing and paying suppliers, usually by internet banking; and ensuring cash is banked. Also, the provision of monthly and annual financial reports. In addition, you will be part of the Pen-y-Coe Press leadership team and support the other Pen-y-Coe Press volunteers to operate with strong financial policies and procedures. It is planned to make the Pen-y-Coe Press shop a trading subsidiary of the charity, with its own board, in which case you would become a board member.

We are looking for a volunteer accountant to implement a new system for a local charity. The charity has outgrown its homemade financial spreadsheet and needs the temporary help of someone with the knowledge and expertise to manage a transition to a suitable accounting package. The implementation must ensure the necessary data is transferred, and the transition from the current spreadsheet-based processes is completed to the satisfaction of our Independent Examiner. The key features required from the package include management of separate restricted funds for each grant. Also, we have the challenge of tracking internally how much of the overall money “belongs” to each of our different teams, such as the cinema, the museum, the library of things. We are all volunteers and, as none of us are accountants, we are uncertain what is involved or how long the project will take. However, our hope is that it can be completed before the start of our next financial year on 01 April 2024. This volunteer role can be working from home or Pen-y-Coe Press, Penicuik EH26 8L

We are looking for a Chair of Trustees to join our Board and help guide our organisation as it moves forward into what we see as a new and exciting phase. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who has an understanding of mental health issues and a commitment to our work. It would also be advantageous to have an understanding of the role of a 3rd sector organisation. Applicants will have the experience and skills to ensure that the charity continues to develop. As the Chair of Trustee, you will be required to contribute to the governance of the organisation including attendance at regular board meetings, other ad hoc meetings, Annual General Meeting and annual conference.

Our collection can volunteers raise vital funds to support our work to tackle loneliness. Acting as the friendly face of Age Scotland, volunteers place collection cans around communities and collect cans once they’re full. Duties may include: - Placing Collecting Cans: Identify new locations for collection cans within your designated area. Seek permission from the site holder(s). Encourage prominent and secure positioning of cans - Servicing collecting cans: Ensure cans are clearly labelled, numbered, sealed and have your fundraising office contact details on them. - Emptying and counting collecting cans - Keeping Accurate Records: Record details of all outgoing cans and ensure these are recorded on can placement forms as issued by the Fundraiser. - Banking of Monies: Each donor’s cans should be banked on separate pay-in slips.