Paragon Housing Association is a well-established housing association operating throughout the Forth Valley area. They are looking for people with the right skills, experience and commitment to join their Management Committee to help them continue to move forward in challenging times. Paragon Housing Association would like to hear from you if you are interested in delivering good quality housing services, supporting communities and delivering ongoing investment in the housing stock while ensuring the Association is well governed. Committee members are responsible for providing leadership and setting out the strategic direction. They welcome any skills that people can bring. Skills and backgrounds could include community involvement, HR, finance, equalities, construction, digital skills and more. New ideas are welcome. Previous board/trustee experience is not necessary, and they will support your development in the role. There are around 10 meetings per year. These are a combination of evening and afternoons/ online and face to face. Paragon Housing Association provide IT kit. They also offer training opportunities. There is a formal induction session and an online induction pack. The Association aims to take members on a stock tour annually and promise that your time with Paragon Housing Association will be well spent. Paragon Housing Association are members of a number of excellent housing support bodies such as the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations, SHARE, TIS and EVH. All offer conferences and training and encourage members to attend. Members are volunteers, however out of pocket expenses are reimbursed. Paragon Housing Association are keen that the membership of the Committee reflects the diversity of the local communities so welcome interest from all sections of the community. The Association are planning to host informal chat sessions during April/May for anyone thinking about it - so why not get in touch and find out more about what we do and what the role involves? No obligation and they make good coffee if you come in for a visit! The Committee's Chair, Audrey Anderson, says “It’s great working together with others to make things happen. You can really make a difference. Last year we were able to deliver support for our tenants in tough times through our Warm Welcome Home project, started a new development of 17 new homes and more. That can’t happen without committee members taking part to make sure the Association is well run and does the job. We’d love to hear from people who are up for that.” Interested? Contact the Chair or Director for an informal chat on 01324 664966 or via enquiries@paragonha.org.uk

CAPS provides Individual Advocacy in East Lothian and Midlothian and runs several experience-led Collective Advocacy projects across Lothian. You will receive induction, training, guidance and support from CAPS staff. More information is contained within the Management Committee volunteer role description available online at www.capsadvocacy.org Please contact Jane Crawford, CEO on 0131 273 5116, or by email: jane@capsadvocacy.org for an informal chat. Management Committee members must not be disqualified from acting as a charity trustee. This role is subject to Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership. CAPS is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, Scottish Charity number SC021772.

Cordale Housing Association are welcoming applications from enthusiastic and skilled individuals who are passionate and committed to making a meaningful difference for tenants, service users and the wider Renton community. Cordale Housing Association is an award-winning organisation who has made a significant impact in the area through the provision of almost 500 new homes to replace the previous poor housing, which has immeasurably improved the lives of residents in the area. In addition, we are nearing competition of our community garden, have provided local job opportunities, developed housing for older people along with the provision of support to remain independent and have participated in a host of other local services which engage and benefit the local community. It's an exciting time to join the Cordale management committee. We have completed a transformation programme, resulting in significantly improved performance and services, and we’re now mapping a strategy for further improvements. Cordale management committee members are an essential and valued part of the organisation. The team is required to give good independent judgement and sound management of Cordale to deliver excellent outcomes for tenants and service users. We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds and experience. You will have a genuine interest and commitment to social housing, putting our customers at the centre of everything we do to continue delivering on our mission of providing sustainable homes, flexible services and vibrant communities. We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome approaches from all sections of the community. What can we offer? This is a voluntary, unpaid position but management committee members can claim travel expenses for attending meetings. IT equipment is available for use by the management committee members if required. We also offer management committee members a training programme (both in-person and e-learning) and encourage them to develop their knowledge and leadership skills by attending various events and joining group sub-committees. Your commitment You will need to commit to attending 10 management committee meetings per year. These meetings are usually held in the early evening and can be attended in person or remotely. In addition, you will be expected to take part in annual skills development and training provided by the Association to support you in your role as a management committee member. If you share our values and have the time and expertise to support us in our efforts as a sector leading organisation, making a positive difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

We provide 4 sets of services : Mobility Hires, Repairs, Social Inclusion Events, Advocacy. The secretarial role would involve key responsibilities such as: - Pre-planning dates for the year ahead to diarise board meetings - ensuring we are in quorate - Record and Distribute Minutes - Noting Actions - Progressing Reports - Online OSCR and Companies House Updates - Part of a cohesive team overseeing the business plans, strategy and decision making - Participating in the annual Away Day and AGM