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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Trustee

Advocating Together support people with learning disabilities and autistic people to speak up and be heard. As a trustee, you will play a crucial role in guiding our organisation towards achieving its goals and ensuring its growth.

A Charity Trustees role is to ensure the organisation is operating effectively. As part of a board, you would be responsible for the organisations governance ensuring that Advocating Together benefits our members and is working to our governing document.

Our meetings take place every 6-8 weeks, on a Tuesday evening, including our AGM. Trustees would be expected to offer their time to the organisation, when needed, outside of board meetings.


Experience required

An interest in advocacy and human rights
Awareness of issues which may affect our members
Good communication and listening skills
Patience and empathy
Excellent team working
Confidence to speak up and to ask questions

Travel details

We are located on Ryehill Lane, adjacent to Perth Road Dundee.

Travel expenses

Travel to and from the office will be paid if coming by bus or by car (45p/mile)

Support
Training details

Induction and ongoing support will be provided by our Chairperson, Team Support Manager, and fellow Trustees.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
You are not eligible to become a trustee if you are under 18, have previously been removed as a trustee by the charity commission, you are currently declared bankrupt or have been disqualified as a company director or have an unspent conviction.

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