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SSAFA branches are there to support Veterans in their time of need. Could you lead this valuable service in your area? If you have leadership skills and enjoy engaging with the community, we would love to hear from you.
The Inverness and Western Isles branch of the SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is hoping to attract a new Branch Chair to lead the way for veterans in the community. The role would suit someone who is keen to provide leadership and oversee all aspects of the branch. You don't need a military background, but experience of managing people and good IT skills is required. You would need a weekly commitment to the role but is flexible to your other commitments. Some requirement to travel to attend meetings with other chairs from across the region as well as your local branch. SSAFA covers all travel and other expenses that may incur in your role.
The Branch Chair provides leadership to the Branch ensuring that all activities comply with SSAFA regulations and supporting volunteers in key roles and identifying candidates for future opportunities, ensures the financial integrity of the Branch, overseeing a local fundraising programme to raise funds for SSAFA, and overseeing an appropriate programme of awareness-raising so that potential clients, volunteers and supporters know how to contact the branch.
Wendy Taylor, Volunteer Development Manager said 'The volunteer roles bring many benefits to the charity and to the people who give up their time. Through volunteering, you'll have the chance to meet inspiring people and you'll also gain new skills and experience, but most importantly, you'll make a difference to those who have dedicated their lives to protect and serve their country'.
Experience required
Experience of managing people and IT skills is required.
Travel expenses
All travel and other expenses with this role is covered.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
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 Branch Chair (Barra) with SSAFA - The Armed Forces Charity (WI)
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Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Na h-Eileanan Siar:
Contact name: Katherine MacNeil
Email address: barra@volunteercentrewi.org
Phone: 01871 890775
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