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Branch Secretary
When We Need You
From 12/04/2012 onwards
About Opportunity
Despite advances in the fight against heart disease, many as a result of the work of BHF Scotland, there is still much more to be done. Everyday our volunteers are helping to raise vital funds and awareness within local communities across Scotland. BHF Scotland volunteers are involved in many ways including fundraising within schools, organising events, collecting, and helping us raise awareness by speaking to groups and supporters. Quite simply without volunteers like you we will not be able to continue our pioneering work – saving and improving lives. This role is vital to ensuring the smooth running and effective operation of a BHF Scotland fundraising branch. There are fundraising branches across Scotland, and they are a valued part of the charity’s volunteer network. Specific responsibilities of this role will include: -Helping with the smooth running of branch activities -Notifying Branch members of meetings and events -Taking notes or minutes of Branch meetings and ensuring that these are circulated to members and to your local BHF Scotland office. -Being a point of contact for the branch, and replying to correspondence that is received. -Helping with other Branch activities and fundraising events. A great opportunity to help and make a real positive difference. Any help you give will be greatly appreciated. For an informal discussion and further information please contact: Kathy McIlwaine tel.: 01466 740375 e-mail: mcilwainek@bhf.org.uk Or via tel.: 0131 5555891 e-mail: scotland@bhf.org.uk
Availability
Flexible
About BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION SCOTLAND
You can help British Heart Foundation (BHF) Scotland, the nation’s heart charity, to beat heart disease. Heart and circulatory disease is Scotland’s biggest killer, together we can save the lives we love.Within a generation, we will create a world where people do not die prematurely of heart disease. We will achieve this through our pioneering research, our vital prevention activity and by ensuring quality care and support for people living with heart disease. We need to share our vision because, together, we really can beat heart disease.
Skills & Experience
You will have strong administrative and organisational skills. You will be able to use and have access to a computer and email. Attention to detail is important in this role. You will be able to take minutes and keep a record of the decisions that are made at the Branch. Your personal qualities and commitment to BHF Scotland are important. There are no formal qualifications for the role. An interest in helping to beat heart disease is vital.
Travel Details
As Branch Secretary you will be working with volunteers in your branch, in particular with your Branch Chair and Treasurer and with any other volunteers within your local area. Your local Fundraising Volunteer Manager and regional office will be on hand to support and guide you in your role.
Requirements
Application Form, Informal Chat, Interview, Other
Training and Induction Details
In return for your valuable support we aim to ensure that volunteering for BHF Scotland is a fulfilling and worthwhile experience. You will have support from existing volunteers and our fundraising staff, with the opportunity to gain and develop skills.
Work Type
Committee Work
Client Group
Health/Hospitals/hospices
Expenses Detail
Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our volunteer expenses policy.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
This role can work flexibly to suit your availability and other commitments. The time commitment will vary depending on the time of year, increasing during campaign periods.
Minimum Age
No minimum age has been specified for this opportunity
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
1-1470
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Ocean Point One
94 Ocean Drive
EDINBURGH
Scotland
EH31 2ZY
Contact: Kathy McIlwaine
Tel: 0131 5555891
Email: mcilwainek@bhf.org.uk
Website: http://www.bhf.org.uk
