Volunteer Opportunity as a Treasurer: Join the Board of Trustees at Common Thread Vision (CTV)

Common Thread Vision
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Are you passionate about supporting the elderly community and making a meaningful impact in Glasgow? Common Thread Vision (CTV) is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of our work.

About CTV
CTV exists to promote equal opportunities for elderly community members by improving access to health, well-being, and creative activities, including arts and crafts. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for older adults in Glasgow by:
-Reducing loneliness and isolation
-Encouraging independence and well-being
-Providing engaging community activities

We Need a Treasurer!
We are urgently seeking a Treasurer to manage our accounts and spreadsheets, ensuring the financial health of CTV. If you have financial experience or an interest in managing budgets, we’d love to hear from you!

What We’re Looking For
We welcome committed individuals from all backgrounds who are keen to help CTV grow within Pollokshields. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our community within our Board.

Your Role as a Trustee
-Attend 8 board meetings per year (one every 6 weeks, lasting around 2 hours).
-Support and oversee the development of CTV in line with its charitable objectives.
-Act in the best interest of CTV and its service users.
-Live within Pollokshields or surrounding areas.
-Location: Pollokshields Community Centre

About the Treasurer Role
As Treasurer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of CTV. Your key responsibilities will include:

-Managing the organisation’s accounts and keeping financial records up to date.
-Preparing and monitoring budgets to support the sustainability of our services.
-Presenting financial reports at Board meetings in a clear and accessible way.
-Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and charity governance.
-Supporting fundraising and grant applications with financial insight.
-Advising the Board on financial planning and risk management.

We understand that some individuals may have barriers to joining, such as caring commitments. If this applies to you, please let us know—we’d love to discuss how we can support your involvement.

Interested? Get in touch today to make a difference in your community!

If you are interested, please click "Apply", and we'll be in touch to arrange a chat and a visit to the centre. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org.

Experience required

Financial & Accounting Knowledge – Experience in finance, bookkeeping, or accountancy is essential to manage the organisation’s accounts effectively.
Commitment to CTV’s Mission – A strong belief in supporting the elderly community and aligning with the organisation’s goals and values.
Time & Dedication – Willingness to commit the necessary time for board meetings, financial oversight, and strategic planning.
Analytical Thinking & Decision-Making – Ability to review financial data, think crit