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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Chairperson

Build your experience and share your skills as a Chair Person for Headway South Lanarkshire. This role is vital to help us run the work that we do to support and provide information for people with brain injury, their families and carers.

Duties: The role is varied and may include the following:
Planning the annual cycle of board meetings and set the agendas; chairing and facilitating the board meetings; giving directions to board policy making; monitoring that decisions taken at board meetings are implemented; representing the organisation at appropriate events, meetings or functions; acting as a spokesperson for the organisation where appropriate; attend monthly board meetings, participate in other tasks as they arise from time to time, such as interviewing new staff, helping with fundraising; keep informed about the activities of the organisation and wider issues which affect its work.

The meetings will be held online and then face to face when appropriate.


We will provide training so you can learn new skills and you will be able to attend regional meetings for peer support and a friendly social aspect.
Meetings will be held online and face to face when appropriate. Training , learning new skills, attending regional meetings, the knowledge that you have helped to improve someone's life.


Experience required

No Expertise, Good Communicator,Team Player,Trustworthy,

Travel details

The opportunity takes place at multiple location across South Lanarkshire
Hamilton

Travel expenses

Out of pocket expenses will be paid.

Dates

25 July 2024 - 20 January 2025

Support
Training details

Headway offer training on understanding brain injury as well as other topics.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
No Gender Restriction,

Frequency & commitment
Flexible to suit volunteer

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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