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Trustee / Treasurer

  • VO88150
  • Board/trustee role

Description

Altens and Cove Community Association Centre is a local independent charity, run by volunteer Trustees and a small staff team from Altens Community Centre.

Serving Altens and Cove, the centre offers a wide range of community activities, along with private hires of our meeting rooms, sports hall and community rooms, and a café. Our highly recommended Fishies Playgroup operates within Altens Community Centre on weekday mornings during term time.

As we emerge from pandemic restrictions, we are looking for new trustees to join our friendly group of staff and trustees. In particular, we are seeking a treasurer to manage the association’s accounts in conjunction with the centre manager and other members of the board of trustees.

The Centre provides a vibrant atmosphere and essential support for the community of Cove and Altens, and we would be pleased to welcome additional volunteers to our team.

For further information please contact Rob Sim, Chair of Board of Trustees at E Mail: altensccchair@gmail.com or tel.: 07801683011.

Details about activities and volunteering at the Centre is also available at our Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/altencc/

Organisation aims and objectives

Altens and Cove Community Association Centre is a local independent charity, run by volunteer Trustees and a small staff team from Altens Community Centre. Serving Altens and Cove, the centre offers a wide range of community activities, along with private hires of our meeting rooms, sports hall and community rooms, and a café. Our highly recommended Fishies Playgroup operates within Altens Community Centre on weekday mornings during term time.

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Flexible times available to help. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.

Frequency and commitment details

Flexible times available to help. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.

Restrictions

Experience required: Although accountancy experience would be advantageous, it is not essential and full support will be given.
Travel details: The Altens and Cove Community Association runs from the Altens Community Centre, Strathburn Street, Cove Bay, Aberdeen AB12 3SE.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Training details: Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all Trustees / Volunteers.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

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