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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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Committee Secretary

The secretary plays a vital role in assisting the committee organise the smooth running of the support group ensuring vital support is given to those who have suffered a brain injury, their families and carers.

Preparing for meetings:
Sending notices of all meetings to members within the time required by the governing document; Making arrangements for meetings – booking rooms, arranging refreshments, ensuring access for all attending; Preparing the agenda in consultation with the Chair and distributing the agenda with any background papers; Checking that members have carried out tasks agreed at the previous meeting.

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, noting the names of those attending and apologies, major decisions, any votes taken and agreed further actions; Distributing minutes in a timely manner.


Regulatory Documents:
To keep proper records for at least 6 years (or more if certain funders require it).
To declare your charitable status on all correspondence, cheques, invoices and receipts.


Experience required

Excellent telephone manner and people skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Outgoing, friendly and proactive character. Ability to work on own initiative. Commitment to working with compliance, policies and procedures.

Travel details

Focus Centre, Galashiels.

Support
Training details

Committee and Network Coordinator will assist with initial secretarial training. Brain injury training is offered through Headway UK.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Frequency & commitment
10-12 hours per month.Days and times to be confirmed.

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