voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Get On Board! A board member volunteering opportunity...
Member of the Board of Directors
with Age Concern - GlenrothesVolunteer Opportunity No. VO48266 - Created/last updated: 30/05/2019
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Age Concern Glenrothes (ACG) seek enthusiastic people who want to make a difference to older peoples’ lives. By joining their Board of Directors, you will help steer the organisation and gain valuable experience in management and governance. The Board is the governing body of Age Concern Glenrothes (ACG) and Board members (typically numbering 6 to 8 people from all walks of life) work as a team ensuring that ACG is run effectively and efficiently.
ACG provides services for older people in the Glenrothes area that enhance their quality and enjoyment of life by encouraging interaction, mental & physical activity and companionship. Your own experience and expertise will contribute to the board’s ability to provide the services needed to meet this aim.
This opportunity not only gives you the chance to develop your own management, planning and teamwork skills, but contributing effectively also gives you a very real feeling of actively helping vulnerable people.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays 
Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Training provided: The Chair is happy to chat informally by phone with potential applicants to give more details about board membership and the role, to discuss the individual’s skills and experience, and to answer any questions. Upon receipt of a completed application form applicants will be invited for interview with the Chair and one other Board member. The Chair is happy to meet informally with potential board applicants to give more details about board membership, to discuss the individual’s skills and experience, and to answer any questions. Initial induction training is conducted by the Chair who will explain how ACG operates, its goals, current issues and opportunities, and how the organisation is involved with the wider community (including our sponsors). At this meeting the new board member is encouraged to consider how their skills and experience can best be used, and any need for further training will be discussed. The new member will be given a comprehensive induction pack. The new member will meet with the ACG team, and the managers will explain their roles. Ongoing support and training is given as required. Experience required: Good, independent judgement An ability to think creatively A willingness to speak authentically and honestly An ability to work effectively as a member of a team A commitment to ACG’s purpose A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort To have integrity and a genuine wish to contribute Restrictions on who can volunteer
Maximum age is related to insurance.Application process: Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; PVG membership required; References Travel Details The Board meets at 100 Scott Road, Glenrothes, KY6 1AE What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity please call us on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this brief form: You can print these opportunity details.
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Director, Trustee, Board/Committee member or Governor?!
Organisations have different names for the volunteers who are responsible for the running of the organisation - some are called Board members, some are Committee members, some may use the word Director for example. Broadly speaking, they mean the same thing - the people at the top who are ultimately responsible! These are important roles (for which training and support is available) and without volunteers at board level voluntary sector organisations could not exist.Help and Support
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