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...
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with Express Group FifeVolunteer Opportunity No. VO87129 - Created/last updated: 16/07/2024
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Express Group Fife provides group activities and one to one casework for people who are experiencing poor mental health. The aim is to promote positive mental wellbeing by providing a safe place for sharing experiences and peer support. There are currently thirteen groups in nine locations across Fife each week.
Directors are responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the organisation and monitoring the management provided by the service manager. Board needs a range of skills, but commitment and enthusiasm are most important. They particularly welcome people with finance skills to fill in the post of Treasurer.
Their board usually meet every second month for a maximum of two hours, currently at 1.00pm on Wednesdays via zoom, but this could change in the future depending on the needs & commitments of board members.
Express Group Fife is a company limited by guarantee, with charitable status. This means that Board members are Company Directors and Charitable Trustees. There is currently work in progress to change from Ltd to SCIO.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays 
Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Training provided: Induction will be by the service manager & existing directors. Ongoing training will be that available via Fife Voluntary Action and ongoing support will be from the service manager. Experience required: An interest in the voluntary sector and/or mental health. A knowledge of governance, committee work, finance, fundraising or HR would be an advantage, but enthusiasm and understanding is most important. Free training on Director/Trustee roles and responsibilities is available (provided by Fife Voluntary Action). Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Application Form; Informal Chat Travel Details New Volunteer House, 16 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, but board meetings continue to be done remotely via Zoom. What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity please call us on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this 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
Call us to arrange an appointmentGive us a call on 0800 389 6046 to arrange an appointment to chat with our staff about what opportunities are available - at Board/Committee level as well as operational opportunities. Meetings can be arranged outside of the office in some cases.
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