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Volunteer with Friends of the Broadway Prestwick! Come and help us bring the Broadway back to the community. We are looking for anyone passionate about our project and making the Broadway Cinema of the future a reality. We are currently hard at work on our new official business plan and Our Vision document. These will showcase in extensive detail our plans for the future of the Broadway and our pathway forward to making those visions a reality for our community. There are opportunities to join our board of members, currently we really need the support, knowledge and skill for volunteers with a legal and/or financial background and experience. If you believe you can help and would like to join our project. We would love to have you on board!

Do you have what we need and could we offer you the opportunity that you’re looking for? We’re looking for new Trustees with the enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to join our Board of Trustees. If you would like to make a difference then we would like to hear from you. Did you know – from Research by Getting on Board that supports individuals to join charity Boards: • 96% of Trustees said they had learned new skills • 84% said being a Trustee made them happier • 73% said it made them more confident • 22% received a promotion at work because of becoming a Trustee The Board of Partners for Inclusion Group is looking for additional Trustees to bring their skills and experience and work collaboratively with the Group that provides bespoke support for people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, or both. Working closely with families, each person has a person-centred support with a team recruited especially for and with them. Each person receives their own budget for support and, as no two individuals are the same; no two support services are the same. Do you have passion for our Mission? • Support people to live how they choose • Influence and enhance opportunities available to all • Share knowledge, experience and learning with others Do you share our Values, that everyone….? • is equal, different and has their own gifts • has the ability to develop • has needs and the right to support in keeping with their basic human rights • has relationships that are valuable What’s in it for You • Becoming a Trustee is a wonderful way of gaining new skills and experiences – and a great way to feel you’re giving something back • You will be helping a Charity make a big difference to the lives of people treated as individuals • Develop valuable skills, knowledge, experience and networks within the Voluntary sector. • Work alongside a committed and varied team of Trustees, as both Trustee & Director, all striving to promote the Group’s way of providing bespoke individual support We are particularly looking for Trustees with backgrounds and experience in the areas of: Finance | Marketing and Communications | Process improvement | Technology | Business Development Diversity and Inclusion We welcome applications from anyone regardless of their age, experience, disability, ethnicity, heritage, sexuality, gender and socio-economic background. Partners for Inclusion Group is committed to inclusive working practices, so during the application process we commit to: - Paying for your travel costs to the office and back for interviews. - Making any reasonable adjustments – for example ensuring we have BSL interpreters organised in advance if you’d like them. - Providing the Trustee Information Pack in a Word document format upon request. - Offering a guaranteed first stage interview with Partners for Inclusion Group for disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require a hard copy of the Trustee application pack please call our reception desk on 01563 825 555 or email reception@partnersforinclusion.org

Dementia Friendly Prestwick aims to support people with ementia, and their families/carers, in Prestwick to be included and remain part of their community for as long as possible. We will achieve this through raising awareness of dementia locally, in order to reduce stigma and provide education and advice to local residents and buisnesses. We need new board members to lead on: Finance, Marketing and Social Media. If you think you have the skills and time and would like to find out more please contact us and send a note of interest to Ian Welsh ian.welsh@alliance-scotland.org.uk

We are seeking to appoint a Volunteer Coordinator to work alongside the core group. This is an important role for us as the volunteer coordinator would support us across all of our activities. The coordinator will support in recruiting and managing suitable volunteers for various support positions needed in the organization. Our ideal candidate is a dynamic and flexible leader and able to seek out opportunities. A passion for food and arts would certainly be an asset.

The Board is responsible for the success of the credit union, agreeing matters of policy & business strategy, ensuring compliance with legislation and holding the management to account. Board members attend monthly Board meetings and other sub-group meetings as necessary, and keep up to date with the business and policies of the credit union, as well as relevant legislation. Specific vacancies: (i) assisting the Board and management with legal matters, particularly legislation interpretation and review of service level contracts, a qualification and/or practical working knowledge of contract law would be an asset; (ii) an HR role involving liaison with management on staffing matters, reviewing staff contracts and advising on performance management and changes in legislation, understanding and experience of relevant Human Resources legislation and practice would be a considerable asset; (iii) individuals with experience of management in the 'high street' aspects of banking are sought.

Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community. We are looking to recruit a Group Coordinator for our Dundee group. As our local Group Coordinator you’ll take the lead in making sure your local group works as effectively as possible. You’ll recruit, induct and support other group volunteers to make sure your group’s activities meet the needs of your local MS community. You can see a video about one of our Group Coordinators here. In this role you’ll be able to develop your leadership, management, communication, organisation and motivation skills. To find out more about what services this group currently offer please go to https://volunteers.mssociety.org.uk/group-coordinator Time Commitment We estimate this role will need around 5 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and 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 confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services. You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the Ayrshire area to carry out this role. Apply online or for further information contact simon.moran@mssociety.org.uk The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

Seagull Trust Cruises provide free canal cruises for the elderly, infirm, and those with special needs. Founded back in 1978, and operating from 4 Scottish bases, we are wholly run by volunteers, and 100% funded by grants and donations. Our Ratho team are currently looking for a Team Leader to head up a new small fundraising team, who working with others in the team, can source grant opportunities, liaise with potential funders, prepare quality application forms, and process through to successful completions. Liaison with our Executive Board will be required to ensure a consistency and avoid duplication in applications. You will be an excellent written communicator to identify and apply for trust and corporate grants. You will be researching funding opportunities and writing grant applications for the charity, keeping records on appropriate grant giving bodies, (application closing dates and processes), and reporting back to donors the difference their grant has made. You will also keep in touch with the team at local and executive level about the progress of applications. This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the most respected charities operating on the Scottish Canal network.

Would you like to join a Board of Trustees? Home-Start Clackmannanshire are looking for new trustees to help their charity in its great work supporting local young families. The Board are looking for Trustees who will passionately inform their services bringing new skills and experience to help lead the organisation. Home-Start are particularly (but not exclusively) interested in individuals with experience in the following fields: - Finance - Fundraising - Marketing and Digital Innovation - Hospitality Home-Start are looking for people who share their values; that are passionate and committed about supporting local young families; who can be creative in building the group's profile; and work closely with their team and stakeholders to deliver outstanding person-centred services to our beneficiaries. The Board usually meet in the evenings (either in-person or via Zoom). The role is non-remunerated however reasonable expenses will be reimbursed and training / ongoing support will be provided. If you have any questions or would like a quick chat to find out more, please contact the CEO, Shelley Bowman, on 01259 213453.

Would you like to join Play Alloa's Board of Directors? They are looking for two new external Directors to help Play Alloa Clackmannanshire in its great work supporting people with disabilities and additional needs. Play Alloa are looking for Directors who will passionately inform their services by bringing new skills and experience to help lead the organisation. They are particularly (but not exclusively) interested in individuals with experience in the following fields: - Finance - Funding/Fundraising - Publicity/Marketing and Digital Innovation - Strategic Planning Play Alloa are looking for people who share their values; that are passionate and committed about supporting children, young people and adults with disabilities and additional support needs; who can be creative in building the charity's profile; and work closely with their team of stakeholders to deliver outstanding person-centred services to our beneficiaries. The Board usually meets quarterly (either in-person or via Zoom). If you have any questions or would like a quick chat to find out more, please contact our CEO, Maria Malcolm on 01259 721511 or email maria@playalloa.co.uk

Spirit of Springburn SCIO is a community-led charity, active in Springburn. We set up the charity to take forward the work identified during SoS's community consultation held in 2019, (reviews 2021 and 2023). This work involves following up the community action plan created through various community engagements, forums and discussions, held to pinpoint ways to develop Springburn, the community, the town centre area, to identify new opportunities and encourage investment in our communities. The Trustee role is a key player in the creation, development and management of the platform on which we enforce this commitment. Currently, we have a People Make Glasgow Communities application to take on the management of the Springburn Museum and Library, on Ayr Street, Springburn. We intend using this as a base for a new community development trust. Key research into local partners, tenants, income generation, etc, has been undertaken however it is imperative we add expertise in this area to the mix. We also have a community hub in Springburn Shopping Centre which is the community facing space (foodbank, fridge, local support services, local councillors' surgeries etc). We need Trustees who have business management and development experience, property management experience and a love of people. We need commitment, time and support to build a very much-needed resource for Springburn. One that is already making a considerable difference in the area. We're a multi cultural area so we need a good communicator with a sensitive/anti discriminatory approach. We also deal with businesses, community organisations and, unfortunately, many souls living a difficult sometimes destitute life. You need to be able to deal with extremes with compassion and understanding. We would ask that a fair amount of time be spent in the building up of the charity's governance, structure and sustainability so a little more availability would be a great help to us. If you are interested in applying for this opportunity please click 'Apply' below (available if registered and logged in). We will reply to your email within 5 working days when we will arrange to meet you for an informal chat. If you have not heard from us within this time, please contact Volunteer Glasgow.