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Welfare Committee Member
When We Need You
From 09/04/2010 onwards
About Opportunity
We would consider providing funds for a wide range of goods or services, provided the need arises directly as a result of chest, heart or stroke illness, and the goods or services requested can be shown to make a real dilfference to the applicant's quality of life. Application forms are received from sponsors who are amongst others health professionals and social workers. KEY TASKS: Receive and assess application forms for grants / liaise with application sponsors as appropriate / liaise with personal support grants administrator / liaise with other members of the committee / attend quarterly meetings or other meetings as required.
Availability
Flexible
About Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland
Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) aims to improve the quality of life for people affected by chest, heart and stroke illness in Scotland. The organisation funds medical research and provides a range of support services for people in the community. We rely on a team of over 1000 volunteers across Scotland to help deliver services to people who have suffered a stroke or Heart Failure and help to raise the funds needed.
Skills & Experience
Experience of working in a caring support agency / knowledge of local authority services and the voluntary sector / awareness of the benefits system / ability to work in a team / be able to attend regualar committee meetings and be able to process applications in a reasonable time.
Travel Details
The level of involvement is arranged to suit
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, References
Work Type
Committee Work
Client Group
Health/Hospitals/hospices
Expenses Detail
40p per mile by cheque, cash or BACS payment. payable weekly, fortnightly, monthly depending on individual circumstances
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
flexible
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
5
Reference Code
55-172
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Market House
14 Market Street
ZE1 0JP
Contact: Volunteer Centre Shetland
Tel: 01595 743910
Email: kathleen.williamson@shetland.o...
Website: http://www.va-shetland.or...
