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A Listening Ear
- VO100560
A listening Ear provides a befriending service to people who are isolated or lonely, offering friendship, signposting, information and referral to other appropriate agencies. A Listening Ear is an open access service serving the communities of Dumfries and Galloway. As a Charity Trustee you have an important and valuable role to play in governing our work, in accordance with the Constitution and Strategic Plan, and in consultation with our members and wider community. Trustees will be responsible for overseeing the governance, effective management, strategic development and fulfilment of ALE’s vision and mission; ensuring compliance with the Constitution, contracts, charity policies and all relevant legislation; acting in the interests of ALE and promoting its success at all times. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •Ensuring that A Listening Ear complies with its governing document (Constitution), charity law and any other relevant legislation or regulations •Ensuring that A Listening Ear pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document •Ensuring that A Listening Ear applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives •Ensuring the financial viability and sustainability of A Listening Ear •Contributing actively to the Board of Trustees in setting policy, providing strategic direction and evaluating performance •Safeguarding the good name and values of A Listening Ear •Acting as an ambassador for A Listening Ear
Experience required
Desirable but Not Essential •Previous experience as a Charity Trustee or similar role. •Experience or skills gained through employment or volunteering in Health/Social Care, Voluntary or other business sectors. •Lived Experience of isolation or loneliness
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
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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 Trustee with A Listening Ear
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Jan Mattison, A Listening Ear
Jan Mattison, A Listening Ear
Email address: hello@listening-ear.org
Thank you for registering your interest in Trustee with A Listening Ear.
A Listening Ear has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO100560.