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/

*What does a Zero Tolerance trustee do? Trustees look after Zero Tolerance’s assets and make sure the charity fulfils its main aim, which is the prevention of violence against women in all its forms. Our Trustees commit to volunteering at least 4 hours a month. This time includes attending quarterly online Board meetings, sub-committee meetings, and up to two in-person training and development days annually. *The role of the Treasurer The Treasurer is the Chair of the finance sub-committee. Working closely with the Co-Directors and Operations Manager, they oversee the preparation of the management accounts for distribution to the Board before each Board meeting. The Treasurer guides and advises the Board of Trustees on all matters relating to the financial administration of the charity, the approval of budgets, independently audited annual accounts, and financial statements. With the other trustees, the Treasurer develops strategic plans that ensure that the charity is on a stable financial footing. *What do we offer? -The chance to use your experience to shape our work to end violence against women and girls in Scotland. -Induction and training on how to be a charity trustee plus a board ‘buddy’. -As far as possible we will offer practical support to carry out the role, depending on individual needs, for example equipment, travel expenses, or help to cover caring responsibilities. -Training on our policy areas. -Equality and diversity training. For further details please contact Carolyn Hughes, Trustee at email: carolyn.hughes@squarepeghr.co.uk

As a bike charity based in Stirling, Scotland, Recyke-a-bike (part of Fallin Community Enterprises) are dedicated to promoting cycling as a sustainable and accessible means of transport, fostering community connections, and empowering individuals through their various initiatives. From selling recycled bikes to providing cycle training and offering an innovative employment and training programme, they have been at the forefront of creating positive change for almost 20 years. Now, they need your help to take their mission to the next level! Currently, Recyke-a-bike have two exciting positions available on their Board of Trustees: Treasurer and Trustee. These voluntary roles offer a unique opportunity to shape the future of the organisation, contribute to strategic decision-making, and to play an essential part in enhancing the cycling experience for individuals across the Forth Valley. As a Trustee, you would have the chance to participate in diverse discussions, share your insights, and provide valuable guidance on the overall strategy of the organization. Your passion for cycling, community development, or any related field would enrich in their decision-making process and help create a lasting impact in the area. Their Board of Trustees meets bi-monthly, offering a convenient schedule that accommodates busy lives while still allowing for active engagement and meaningful contribution. Through these meetings, you would collaborate with like-minded individuals, each bringing their unique skills and perspectives, to collectively drive our charity's mission forward. By joining their board of trustees, you would become part of a supportive and passionate community that shares your love of cycling and the power it holds to transform lives. Together, they continue to sell recycled bikes, provide cycle training, develop their employment and training programs, and embark on other exciting projects that benefit the Forth Valley (and wider) communities. So, are you ready to make a real difference? If so, then please enquire about joining the Board of Trustees today! As Treasurer, you would be the financial steward of our charity, ensuring that resources are managed efficiently and transparently. Your expertise in finance, budgeting, and financial planning would be crucial in maintaining the sustainability of their operations and supporting the growth of our initiatives. Recyke-a-bike have a Finance Manager and Operations Manager who you would work closely with you. They will be doing the day-to-day financial tasks, so they would look for a Treasurer who can assist with supporting these staff members (when required) and giving experience and vision in line with our development as an organisation. Perhaps you’ve volunteered in a similar role elsewhere, or worked as an accountant or bookkeeper? Then this role would be fantastic for you. If you prefer a broader role then please consider our Trustee position. Within this role they are looking for a forward thinker, who is enthusiastic, motivated and brings ideas to the table. Candidates would be dynamic, communicative and have great skills to offer.

At Sound Lab, we believe ‘music matters’ and that music and creativity should not just be available for those who can readily access and afford it; it should be available to everyone. Our vision is that, irrespective of age, gender, race, ethnicity or economic background, everyone should have equal access to the resources and support they need to fulfil their creative potential. We work to overcome barriers that can prevent people accessing opportunities in music by providing expert music-making education and mentoring support. We focus on children and young people who often do not receive the same opportunities as their peers, specifically care experienced young people; children with disabilities; and young people from an unaccompanied, asylum-seeking or refugee background. In recent years, in a challenging external funding context, we are proud to have carefully maintained a steady growth as a small charity. We have recently recruited a fantastic new staff team who are taking our programmes and operations to the next level, and helping to accommodate the ever-increasing demand for our programmes. We are recruiting for a new treasurer to help steward and maintain our financial good health at this exciting point in our journey. This is a voluntary role with travel and other subsistence expenses paid. The Treasurer will help to monitor and steward the financial position of The Sound Lab, maintain processes to ensure financial stability and ensure that the Board of Trustees fulfils its duties in safeguarding the sound financial health of the charity. Detailed Responsibilities: • Oversight and strategic guardianship of Sound Lab’s legal and financial integrity • Reporting to the Board of Trustees on issues of cash-flow, forecasting and the overall management of Sound Lab’s financial resources • Preparation and approval of payment runs in conjunction with the Programme & Development Manager • Lead on ensuring all Sound Lab’s strategic plans are financially appraised and budgets are aligned to both short-term and long-term objectives each year. • Keeping accurate financial records and invoice management. • Use of Bank of Scotland online platform for payment runs and updating account signatories as required • Assisting in the preparation of grant funding applications on an ad-hoc basis. • Ensure our annual accounts and report are prepared and submitted to OSCR on a timely basis • Liaise with an external examiner in relation to the annual preparation of our financial accounts • Develop and maintain reserves policy to safeguard the organisation’s finances, ensuring the board are kept informed of the position regularly and given financial forecasting advice • Understand Sound Lab’s business plan for and support the Board of Trustees and other volunteers to help achieve its aims • Attend six Board meetings per annum, or as required. To arrange an informal chat with our Chair, Paul Sullivan, or current Treasurer, Joe Lee, please contact Erica Gilchrist at thesoundlab@live.co.uk, or call Paul directly on 07870745107. Or apply directly by sending a CV and one-page cover letter detailing why you are interested in the role to thesoundlab@live.co.uk by 5pm on Monday 10th June. After initial expressions of interest, informal interviews will be held in min-late June. If you are interested, please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out, then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org.