BRAVEHOUND – Secretary to the Board of Trustees (Voluntary Role)

BRAVEHOUND
VO104461

About BRAVEHOUND

BRAVEHOUND supports veterans by providing and caring for assistance dogs, helping former service personnel manage conditions such as PTSD, anxiety and depression. They are committed to the long-term wellbeing of both the dog and the veteran.

About the Role

As the Secretary to the Board of Trustees, you will play a key part in helping BRAVEHOUND run smoothly at a governance level. You’ll ensure Trustee Meetings are well organised, minutes are accurate, and important actions are tracked. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys organisation, communication and supporting a charity with a meaningful mission.

Your main purpose is to provide secretarial support for Trustee Meetings.

What You’ll Be Doing

Collating reports and papers in advance of all Trustee Meetings.
Attending Trustee Meetings and the Annual General Meeting.
Taking clear and accurate minutes.
Recording action points and following up on any required updates.
Supporting the Chair to ensure meetings run efficiently and documents are circulated on time.

Commitment & Timing

Confirmed 2026 meeting dates (all Fridays):

30 January 2026
1 May 2026
24 July 2026
12 November 2026

Timing: Meetings usually run from 9.30am to 3pm.

Location:
Meetings are normally held in person at The Merchants Hall, Edinburgh.

Additional commitment:
Occasional ad hoc Trustee Meetings may take place. Being available for these is helpful but not essential.

Support You’ll Receive

An induction to BRAVEHOUND, its mission, and how the Board operates.
Access to previous minutes, templates, agendas and report formats.
Guidance from the Chair and other trustees.
Ongoing support from staff and fellow Board members.

If you are interested, please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator 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 on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out, then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on [email protected]

After You Hit "Apply"

Confirmation email sent.
Follow-up contact (email or call) to arrange a chat.
Induction session at the location
Start volunteering with agreed-upon shift times.

Experience required

• Confident minute-taking and summarising actions.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with senior staff and trustees.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word and basic IT tools.
• Reliable, professional and discreet when handling sensitive information.