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Volunteer Vacancy- Chair of COSCA
From September 2026 and initially for three years
Due to the expiry of the term of office of the current Chair, COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland) needs a new Chair to provide strategic direction and governance.
As Scotland’s professional body for counselling and psychotherapy, COSCA aims to advance and support all forms of counselling, psychotherapy, and the use of counselling skills, build confidence in counselling and psychotherapy and protect the public in its use of services.
Letters of application to be sent to Brian Magee, Chief Executive, COSCA, 16 Melville Terrace, Stirling FK8 2NE or to: [email protected]
The closing date for receipt of applications is noon on Monday 9th February 2026.
Interviews will be arranged thereafter.
For more information and the post profile, please contact Brian Magee, Chief Executive, on 01786 475 140 or by email: [email protected]
Experience required
The Chair will be a facilitator, a diplomat, a communicator, a coach, a leader and a listener. The Chair will:
- attend and chair Board meetings (4 per annum)
- provide leadership and guide the members of the Board to set overall policy and targets and monitor outcomes
- understand the voluntary sector, governance of a charity, charity law and the funding of charities
- be committed to the advancement of counselling and psychotherapy and enthusiasm for COSCA’s work
- be a strategic thinker,
Dates
1 December 2025 - 9 February 2026
Restrictions
Minimum age: 13
Availability
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Volunteers (aged 13-25) 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 Chair of COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland) with COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland)
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Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Stirling:
Contact name: Marilyn Cunningham
Thank you for registering your interest in Chair of COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland) with COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland).
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