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Board Member – Voluntary Sector/Charity Experience
When We Need You
From 05/01/2012 to 05/04/2012
About Opportunity
Home Link Family Support exists to provide good quality personal support to families with preschool children who are under stress and experiencing difficulties. This support is primarily provided through our befriending service which operates in South East and South West Edinburgh and Midlothian. We are looking to recruit an experienced worker with a background in the voluntary sector or working for a registered charity to sit on our Board and provide knowledge and experience of working in the sector. Board Members are expected to attend quarterly Board meetings and bi monthly sub group meetings.
Availability
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About Home Link Family Support
Home Link offers practical and emotional support to families who are under stress or experiencing difficulties. All families have at least one child under five. They are usually referred to us by Health Visitors/Social Workers who see the need for reliable, sustainable, low-key support by a Home Link befriender.
Skills & Experience
Experience working in the voluntary sector or for a registered charity is essential for this role; reliability and punctuality are essential due to the nature of the role; ability to complete self-directed tasks according to agreed responsibilities; understanding of issues facing children and families is helpful but not essential.
Travel Details
All Board and Subgroup meetings are held in the evenings at our offices at 2 Easter Road, EH7 5AN.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
Prospective members invited to an informal interview, attend Board and subgroup meetings to get a taste, and complete a 6-month trial period to allow the volunteer to further determine if the role is a good fit for their interests and experiences.
Work Type
Committee Work
Client Group
Families
Expenses Detail
Expenses are reimbursed monthly, unless otherwise agreed.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Approx. 6-8 hours per month – quarterly Board meetings, bi-monthly subgroup meetings, home based work on agreed tasks.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 25 years of age.
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
26-3915
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Unit 5 Abbeymount Techbase
2 Easter Road
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH7 5AN
Contact: Julie Bolos
Tel: 0131 661 0890
Email: Julie.b@homelinkfamilysupport....
Website: http://www.homelinkfamily...
