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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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Secretary

Fife Headway are looking for a new Secretary to join the 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.

Headway Fife exists to provide support, information and referrals for people with an acquired brain injury (ABI). They aim to reduce social isolation increase access to information and referral information and empower people with an ABI to have more control over their lives.

Duties:


Preparing for meetings- Sending notices of all meetings to members within the time required by the governing document, arranging meetings, preparing the agenda in consultation with the Chair and distributing the agenda with any background papers Participating in meetings- Ensuring that the minutes of the previous meeting are accurate, agreed and signed and dated on each page by the Chair, taking and producing minutes of the meeting, distributing minutes in a timely manner.


Experience required

They are looking for someone with a passion for ensuring high quality services are given to people with acquired brain injury. If you have experience of financial controls, budgeting or applying for grant funding, that would be helpful but not essential.

Travel details

Linton 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.

Travel expenses

Out of pocket expenses will be paid.

Support
Training details

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.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Frequency & commitment
Meetings arranged to suit those attending

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