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Volunteering Opportunity: VO88453

  • Treasurer
    with Fife Headway Group.

    Created/last updated: 21/03/2024


    About this opportunity:Fife Headway are looking for a new Treasurer to join their Board of Trustees! This is a great opportunity to build on your skills and experience to help the work of a small charity in Fife
     •  Fife Headway exists to provide support, information and referrals for people with an acquired brain injury
     •  They aim to reduce social isolation increase access to information and referral information and empower people with an ABI (acquired brain injury) to have more control over their lives
     •  You'll be involved in anything from overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements, to informing and advising the board of their financial duties
     •  Duties: - Preparing and presenting financial reports
     •  - Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place - Advising on the financial implications of strategic plans - Monitoring the investment activity and ensuring its consistency with our policies and legal responsibilities - Ensuring compliance with legislation
    Takes place:Please contact us to find out when this opportunity takes place.
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:Headway will offer support as required, including an induction covering an understanding of brain injuries. You are also welcome to attend free training on Roles & Responsibilities of a Board Member that Fife Voluntary Action provide.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Out of pocket expenses will be paid.

    Experience required:They are looking for someone with a passion for ensuring that high quality services are given to people with acquired brain injury, and who has the experience of financial controls , budgeting and applying for grant funding

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; PVG membership required; References; Trial Period

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsLinton Lane Community Centre, Linton Lane, Kirkcaldy KY2 6LF. Free parking , can be accessed by public transport. Some board meeting will be on zoom and some in person when permitted.

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.