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  • Treasurer
    with Lucky Ewe

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO99263 - Created/last updated: 25/01/2024



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    About this opportunity:Lucky Ewe aims to give people with additional support needs the chance to experience farming.

    Lucky Ewe are recruiting a Treasurer to monitor the financial actions of the organisation. This will include authorising bank payments and ensuring financial activities such as bookkeeping, budgeting and preparation of reports are completed in a timely way.

    As Treasurer your role will be to advise the Board of Trustees on how to meet its financial responsibilities and provide financial updates to the board. The treasurer will also collaborate with professional advisers and oversee the preparation of annual accounts.

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:16
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:The Treasurer will meet with the outgoing Treasurer and Employed Administrator to familiarise themselves with the Microsoft Office 365 software and banking systems used in the treasurer's role. Support will be provided in a handover period of 3months or longer if required. Ongoing training and support will be provided and their will opportunities to further training for example First Aid.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - We reimburse private mileage at the rate of 45p per mile to a maximum of £15.00 per day. We reimburse public transport with evidence of a valid ticket.

    Experience required:Experience of bookkeeping, budgeting, numeracy and good I.T and time management skills are required. A desire to see the charity flourish whilst giving attention to detail.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:PVG membership required; Trial Period

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsThe Treasurer will normally work from home attending meetings as required in Central Cupar

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

    What Now?

    To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form:

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