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Somebody Cares
- VO101213
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Somebody Cares Scotland is offering a fantastic chance to join their Board of Trustees in a very exciting phase of their development. Being a trustee at Somebody Cares is fantastic opportunity to give back to your community by working with a charity that helps those in need. We are proud of the work we’ve done in Aberdeen and the shire over the last 20 years, and we look forward to widening our support services even more.
Established in 2002, Somebody Cares Scotland is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) dedicated to enhancing the welfare of those in need in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. We accept large donations of furniture, household items, clothes, and food. Working with local social welfare teams, we provide free home furnishings to those in need. Our two retail outlets offer high-quality goods including furniture, children's toys, and clothing for purchase. The proceeds from sales help cover the charity's operating costs. In 2023, we furnished 813 homes and provided 176,566 meals.
-ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Somebody Cares Scotland is offering a fantastic chance to join their Board of Trustees in a very exciting phase of their development. The successful Trustees will ideally have experience in one or more of the following areas:
- PR and Marketing
- HR
- Finance
- Legal
Being a trustee at Somebody Cares is fantastic opportunity to give back to your community by working with a charity that helps those in need. We are proud of the work we’ve done in Aberdeen and the shire over the last 20 years, and we look forward to widening our support services even more.
This unpaid role entails an average time commitment of two days per month, with flexibility for increased involvement during busier periods. The role requires liaising with the wider Somebody Cares team and attending quarterly Board meetings in Aberdeen (this can be attended virtually too).
A fantastic opportunity to be involved in a successful. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated. For more information please email: email: hr@somebodycaresscotland.org or telephone: 01224 460700.
Travel expenses
All reasonable travel costs will be reimbursed.
Support
Training details
Excellent support and relevant guidance is provided to all volunteers. Includes tour of the building to see the work that Somebody Cares does. Meeting the staff and volunteers across Aberdeen.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
Frequency & commitment
This role entails an average time commitment of two days per month, with flexibility for increased involvement during busier periods. The role requires liaising with the wider Somebody Cares team and attending quarterly Board meetings in Aberdeen (this can be attended virtually too).
Volunteers (aged 16-25) 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 Charity Trustees with Somebody Cares
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:
Somebody Cares HR, Somebody Cares
Somebody Cares HR, Somebody Cares
Email address: hr@somebodycaresscotland.org
Phone number: 01224 460700
Thank you for registering your interest in Charity Trustees with Somebody Cares.
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Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO101213.