Board Members Required

Fair Deal
VO103023

Join Fair Deal’s Board of Directors – Make a Difference in Your Community
Fair Deal is a social enterprise based in Glasgow that supports people with learning disabilities and additional support needs. We work in partnership with individuals to help them live the lives they choose.

We offer a variety of support options and activities, and people can use their budgets to access the services that are right for them.
Our Board of Directors is made up of committed volunteers from the community who guide the strategic direction of the organisation. They are elected by our members each year at the Annual General Meeting, usually held in September.

What does the Board do?

Board members play a key role in:
• Shaping the direction and strategy of Fair Deal
• Making sure the organisation meets its legal and governance responsibilities
• Overseeing performance and reviewing our progress
• Ensuring our work aligns with our core objectives
• Bringing a mix of skills and experience to the table
• Supporting people who use our services to have a voice in shaping our policies and practices

We follow a strong governance framework to ensure high standards in everything we do.

We're recruiting new Board members!

We’re looking for people who are passionate about inclusion and equal rights for people with learning disabilities. We especially welcome applications from those with experience in:

• Human resources
• Finance
• Advocacy
• The third sector

However, we’re keen to hear from anyone who feels they have something valuable to contribute.
What we’re looking for:

• A commitment to attending quarterly Board meetings (usually on Tuesday afternoons)
• A willingness to help guide Fair Deal’s direction and monitor its performance
• The ability to share your expertise to support good decision-making
• A team player who can also join sub-groups focused on specific areas of work

This is a voluntary position, and a full induction will be provided.

If you’re ready to use your skills to support a dynamic and values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more about us at https://fair-deal.org

If you are interested, please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). The coordinator will then contact you by email or phone call. 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 for your emails, just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work ou,t then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org.

Experience required

You don’t need to have been on a board before — what matters is your commitment and willingness to contribute. We would particularly welcome applicants with experience in:
• Human Resources (HR)
• Finance or accountancy
• Advocacy or lived experience of using services
• Charity or third sector work
In addition, strong candidates will have:
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Sound judgement and problem-solving ability
• Integrity and a commitment to Fair Deal’s mission and values

Travel details

This is a volunteering from home opportunity. However, if visiting our offices here are the details to get here:

Fair Deal Address
355a Tormusk Road
Castlemilk
Glasgow
G45 0HF
By Public Transport
From Glasgow City Centre:

Bus: Take First Glasgow bus number 75 towards Castlemilk. Alight at the Tormusk Road stop. Fair Deal is a short walk from there.
Train: Board a train from Glasgow Central Station to Kings Park Station. From Kings Park, it's approximately a 20-minute walk to Fair Deal or a short bus ride.

By Car
From Glasgow City Centre:
Head south on M8 and take the exit for M74 towards Carlisle.
Exit at Junction 2 for Rutherglen/Cambuslang.
Follow signs for Castlemilk via A730 and then B766.
Turn onto Tormusk Road; Fair Deal is located at number 355a.

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