RSB helps couples in Scottish Borders resolve relationship difficulties and, where necessary, helps separating couples reach amicable arrangements for the upbringing of their children. The members of the committee oversee this important work. Committee members support the small staff group of 5 in the above tasks and ensure proper governance of the organisation in line with OSCR requirements.

Make a difference to your local community. Develop new and existing skills and gain experience volunteering in a charity. The satisfaction of knowing you are making a vital difference to those with brain injury.

The trustees hold Home-Start in trust for current and future beneficiaries by: • providing leadership and direction within the ethos of Home-Start • ensuring the scheme has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction • being responsible for the effective performance and management of the scheme • ensuring the scheme complies with legal and regulatory requirements, the objects of the scheme, the governing documents including the Home-Start Standards and Methods of Practice, the Home-Start Agreement and quality standards • securing and guarding the scheme’s assets and taking care of their security, deployment and proper application • ensuring that the scheme’s governance is of the highest possible standard • undertaking an ambassadorial role for the scheme • appointing sub-committees and agreeing their terms of reference and membership. Owing to the ongoing pandemic some training and support may be delivered remotely i.e. phone/video calls, outdoor visits etc. Further guidance will be provided as part of induction.

We are looking for Committee Members. We need people who will have a keen interest in the work of the group, a general knowledge of committees and the roles required. It is desirable that you have previous knowledge of committee work but not essential as long as you are prepared to train into the role. Duties: reading Committee papers, attending committee meetings, deciding on organisational matters and coming to a consensus. This should lead to supporting communications between clients and engineers and taking an active part in committee leadership.