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Common Thread Vision
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Trustee Secretary – Help Shape the Future of Common Thread Vision
Are you passionate about supporting older adults and making a meaningful impact in Glasgow? Common Thread Vision (CTV) is seeking a dedicated Trustee Secretary to join our Board and play a key role in shaping our organisation’s future.
• Location: Pollokshields Community Centre
• Eligibility: Must live within Pollokshields or the surrounding areas
About Common Thread Vision (CTV)
CTV exists to promote equal opportunities for older adults by improving access to health, well-being, and creative activities, including arts and crafts. Our mission is to:
• Reduce loneliness and isolation
• Encourage independence and well-being
• Provide engaging community activities
What We’re Looking For
We welcome committed individuals from all backgrounds who are eager to support CTV’s growth in Pollokshields. We aim to ensure our Board reflects the diversity of the community we serve.
We recognize that personal commitments, such as caring responsibilities, maybe a barrier to getting involved. If this applies to you, please let us know—we’d love to explore how we can support your participation.
Your Role as Trustee Secretary
As the Trustee Secretary, you will play a key role in supporting the governance and strategic direction of CTV. Your responsibilities will include:
• Attending 8 board meetings per year (one every 6 weeks, lasting around 2 hours)
• Supporting and overseeing the development of CTV in line with its charitable objectives
• Acting in the best interest of CTV and its service users
Why Join Us?
By joining our Board, you will:
• Be part of a dynamic team committed to improving the lives of older adults in Glasgow
• Gain valuable experience in charity governance and community development
• Make a lasting impact in Pollokshields and beyond
How to Apply
Interested in making a difference? Click "Apply" today, and we’ll be in touch to arrange a chat and a visit to the centre.
If you don’t hear back within 5 working days, please:
• Check your spam/junk folder
• Contact CTV directly using the details provided
• Reach out to Volunteer Glasgow at info@volunteerglasgow.org

Experience required

Answering calls, taking messages, handling correspondence, maintaining diaries, and arranging appointments. typing, preparing, and collating reports. Filing, organising, and servicing meetings, producing agendas, and taking minutes.

Organisational skills: a strong ability to be organised, keep a clear head, and keep track of everything from deadlines to essential files. Professional communication skills: clear and friendly communication, along with a personable phone manner.

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Travel details

A 10-minute walk from Shields Road Underground Station, and also a 10-minute walk from Pollokshaws Road, where multiple buses run regular services.
Common Thread Vision (CTV) operates from the Pollokshields Community Centre, located in the Pollokshields area of Glasgow's south side. The centre is easily accessible by public transport.Tramway Home
By Train:
• Nearest Station: Pollokshields East
• Distance: Approximately a 2-minute walk to the community centre
• Service: Trains from Glasgow Central to Pollokshields East have an average journey time of 5 minutes, with up to 73 trains per day.
By Bus:
• Bus Stops: The nearest bus stops are on Pollokshaws Road, about a 2-minute walk from the community centre. Services: Several bus routes serve Pollokshaws Road, including numbers 3, 4, 38, 38B, 38C, 57, 57A, and 59.
By Subway:
• Station: Shields Road Underground Station
• Distance: Approximately a 10-minute walk to the community centre