Chairperson

  • VO93262
  • Board/trustee role


Description

MISS (Miscarriage Information Support Service) is a registered charity. We are a miscarriage support service covering all of Scotland for anyone who has experienced baby loss.

The board of MISS has 6 charity trustees including the role of Chairperson. Their duties include:

  • Leading the board
  • Ensure smooth running of meetings
  • Promoting good governance among fellow charity trustees
  • Acting as a spokesperson where required
  • Approximately 5 hours per month
  • Chair bi-monthly board meetings

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing charity where you can expand your skills with leading a charity and managing a board as well as make a significant contribution and support your community.

All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.

If you would like to help/for more details please contact Abi Clarke at email: chair@miss-support.org.uk or telephone: 07808638428

Further details about our work and volunteering is also available at https://miss-support.org.uk/

Organisation aims and objectives

MISS (Miscarriage Information Support Service) is a registered charity. We are a miscarriage support service covering all of Scotland for anyone who has experienced baby loss.

Restrictions

Experience required: - excellent communication skills - previous third sector experience - an ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels - self-motivated - organisational skills
Travel details: Can volunteer from home/in office based at Balmoral Hub, Balmoral Business Park, Wellington Circle Aberdeen AB12 3JG
Minimum age: 21

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Any approved expenses are paid on a fortnightly basis.
Training details: Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. You would receive a MISS induction explaining the support and services offered as well as an introduction to the team and meeting on person/virtually. As well as relevant training to provide support in the role.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet