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SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity
- VO95148
Could you lead the local SSAFA services in Dunbartonshire.
You don’t need a military background for this role, but you should be empathic to the needs of the armed forces community, have some experience of managing people and possess good I.T. skills. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Leading and coordinating a team of volunteers the Branch Chair oversees all aspects of the branch. Ultimately accountable to the Chair of the Board of Trustees, through the National Chairman your role is to ensure that the branch is running in line with SSAFA’s Royal Charter Rules, Regulations and policies.
Experience required
Experienced leader who can develop and support the branch volunteers across Glasgow & Renfrewshire.
Respectful and non-judgemental approach with beneficiaries, their family, other agencies and SSAFA colleagues Good IT skills with the ability to send and receive emails and use teams and MS 365 – you will receive your own SSAFA email address which you will be required to use when exercising your role
Travel details
The branch does not have an office but you will regularly travel to attend meetings at local, regional and national level including meetings to support the local branch volunteers. All travel expenses are covered.
Travel expenses
Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses including mileage at 45 per mile.
Support
Training details
Local orientation as well as meet and greet sessions with key Central Office and regional teams
On-line or face to face instructor led training and e-learning modules, to prepare you for your voluntary role.
Access to a range additional e-learning courses as well as local opportunities for your personal and professional development. Support from Regional and central staff and peer support from fellow Chairs in neighbouring branches.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Frequency & commitment
We are looking for a commitment of 2-3 days per week.
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Branch Chair with SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity
Wendy Taylor, SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity
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