Chair/Secretary

• Denny Stroke Club

• VO103659

Denny Stroke Club is a volunteer run, user led community organisation. The Club provides peer support to stroke survivors, their friends and families allowing space to meet and socialise with people who understand what they are going through. Meeting for 2 hours per week over 46 weeks of the year, the group offers a routine to members who may not otherwise have one.

Denny Stroke Club are looking for a volunteer Chair/Secretary to join the team. Tasks for this role include:

• Supporting and taking part in fundraising activities e.g. Raffles


• Working to the Club’s health and safety and safeguarding procedures


• Chair monthly meetings including taking minutes


• Chair the Club's AGM (once per year) including taking minutes

This role may also involve being active in the weekly group sessions.

Experience required

Good leadership and organisational skills.
Previous committee member experience would be beneficial but not necessary.
Empathy and good communication skills.

Travel details

Denny Library, Davies Row, Denny, FK6 6FA.

Travel expenses

40p per mile reimbursed monthly.

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Support

Training details

CHSS training and general information about chest, heart and stroke conditions. Ongoing shadowing and peer support/mentoring by the Stroke Club and other relevant external training that can be accessed.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
PVG required.

Availability

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Frequency & commitment

2hours per week. Fridays 2pm - 4pm. We would hope the person would commit to volunteering for at least 12 months.

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Falkirk.

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