Would you like to join Play Alloa's Board of Directors? They are looking for two new external Directors to help Play Alloa Clackmannanshire in its great work supporting people with disabilities and additional needs. Play Alloa are looking for Directors who will passionately inform their services by bringing new skills and experience to help lead the organisation. They are particularly (but not exclusively) interested in individuals with experience in the following fields: - Finance - Funding/Fundraising - Publicity/Marketing and Digital Innovation - Strategic Planning Play Alloa are looking for people who share their values; that are passionate and committed about supporting children, young people and adults with disabilities and additional support needs; who can be creative in building the charity's profile; and work closely with their team of stakeholders to deliver outstanding person-centred services to our beneficiaries. The Board usually meets quarterly (either in-person or via Zoom). If you have any questions or would like a quick chat to find out more, please contact our CEO, Maria Malcolm on 01259 721511 or email maria@playalloa.co.uk

At Cats Protection we help thousands of cats and kittens each year thanks to our dedicated and passionate volunteer groups. We have over 250 branches across the UK, all of which help our feline friends in different ways. Branches take in stray and abandoned cats and ensure they receive the veterinary care and attention they deserve, help raise funds, promote neutering and help spread cat welfare messages. Our branch team leader volunteers lead their local team by supporting and managing volunteers within their group, maintaining communications with both volunteers and staff, and helping promote a positive and professional image of Cats Protection. What can you expect to be doing? Supporting your team of volunteers in all aspects of their roles, making sure volunteers are happy and confident Making sure the team observes charity best practice and compliance Collaborating with your Branch Development Manager (BDM) to plan volunteer activity Leading the team to follow Cats Protection policies, procedures and guidelines Monitoring expenditure and helping ensure long term financial stability of the volunteer group Organising and chairing team meetings Acting as an ambassador for Cats Protection

A range of volunteering opportunities available including: - staffing the front desk - showing people around our Discovery Centre - maintaining the display tanks - DIY & maintenance of grounds - campaigning

We are currently looking for a Minutes Secretary to join us on a voluntary basis. DRiNKLiNK believes that no one life should be negatively affected by someone else’s drinking. Our aim is to link people affected by someone else’s drinking, we know the impact of this can be wide reaching so we work to provide signposting to support, and services to facilitate education and recovery. *Objective of the role: To ensure that the decisions, commitments and major discussion points made at Board Meetings are accurately recorded and stored for quick reference. *Key Responsibilities include: • Take the minutes of meetings. • Record accurately the decisions, commitments and major discussion points made at Board Meetings. • Prepare draft minutes from each meeting for review and approval. • Draft minutes to include accurate resolutions from the meetings. • Write up the minutes as soon as possible after the meeting (ideally within 7 days), send to Chair and Secretary for approval and once approved distribute to all committee members. • Prepare and distribute the Agenda and Minutes in a timely manner. • Read, reply and file correspondence promptly. • Collate and arrange for the printing of the Annual Report. • Maintain registers of members’ names and addresses, life members and sponsors. • Maintain files of legal documents such as constitutions and titles. • Maintain confidentiality at all times. • Other duties may be assigned. All volunteers receive induction, ongoing support and all help is greatly appreciated. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference and join a passionate organisation supporting us from the core. Should this role be of interest, to apply please forward your CV to email: volunteering@drinklink.org