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S.T.A.N.D
- VO105967
STAND is an empowering community-based charity for families living with mild to moderate dementia in Fife. The charities can-do ethos aims to bust the stigma of dementia and enable people to live well.
The interesting role of Trustee Secretary is diverse and key to the success of the peer-led charity.
Ten trustees currently sit on STAND's Board of Trustees and, as a peer-led charity, four (including the Chairperson) live with dementia, three are/were carers and three have professional backgrounds in supporting families living with dementia.
As an Office Bearer, the role of Secretary to the Board is an important and occasionally challenging one, and a calm approach always helps. An insight or personal experience of dementia or caring responsibilities would deepen the purpose derived from the role. The STAND team is friendly and supportive, and you will be working with the charity’s Development Lead and Administration Officer alongside trustees, volunteers, staff and members of the charity.
Experience required
The organisation is seeking a friendly and approachable person with considered listening and communication skills to join their supportive team. An attention to detail and excellent standard of English with the ability to translate lengthy reports into accessible summaries is required. Being flexible, well organised and keeping everyone to task are further attributes required for the role. Patience, respect and a professional approach in dealing with sensitive issues and an understanding of legal obligations concerning data privacy is essential. IT skills include Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and experience in using social media.
Travel details
The Board of Trustees is timetabled to convene every six weeks during office hours in person in central Kirkcaldy and the AGM takes place in a hotel in Kirkcaldy on a Saturday in the autumn, followed by a complimentary lunch.
Quarterly Office Bearers and senior staff meetings take place at the Independent Living Hub’s offices in Kirkcaldy.
Rarely, an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Board may take place in addition to the six-weekly meetings.
Between meetings, it will be necessary to work remotely.
In-house training usually takes place in Kirkcaldy.
Travel expenses
Travel expenses are reimbursed within a reasonable distance of KY1 1JF.
Support
Training details
The volunteer will receive shadowing from the existing secretary with on-going in house training provided as and when required.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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