supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Trustee
with Talk Matters.
About this opportunity: | Dunfermline based Talk Matters offers counselling/ psychotherapy for up to 50 clients per week and placement opportunities for those training in the field • Talk Matters is seeking volunteer trustees to join its board • Trustees contribute to the realisation of Talk Matters' goal of relieving people in need of psychological support by the provision of a financially accessible, professional counselling service • The board is fully responsible for the governance and fiscal probity of the charity • Ten monthly meetings are held with an annual general meeting in November • Presently, the board comprises five trustees • The charity is held in high standing and trustees are rightly protective of its reputation • There is an opportunity for you to use your skills in the areas of HR/IT/Finance or Law whilst other skills in administration and fundraising would be most welcome • It is not necessary that you have work/volunteering experience within the psychological therapy sector • | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 101 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Other Board Members will provide support as required. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Reasonable travelling expenses are available if required | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Experience of Human Resources Management /IT/Finance/Legal Work/administration or secretarial work preferred. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | Dunfermline Business Centr, Izatt Avenue, Dunfermline Fife KY11 3BZ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |