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We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled individual to join our existing board of trustees as secretary. The secretary will be responsible for supporting the chair in the smooth and efficient running of our monthly meetings. They also have a key role in ensuring that our activities are in line with the SCIO’s constitution, and with our legislative and regulatory requirements. The secretary will be a key member of our board of trustees.

Organisation aims and objectives

To develop historic Madelvic House as a creative hub for the benefit of the local community. Our purposes are To advance the arts by exhibiting and encouraging community involvement in creating art in various forms. To advance heritage by preserving and repurposing historic Madelvic House as a thriving artist/maker based community hub. To advance culture by encouraging integration of different sectors within the local community through film, exhibitions, talks and community initiated events. To advance education through provision of a variety of workshops, films, talks and awareness raising activities. To advance environmental protection and improvement through promoting recycling / upcycling and creating a community garden. To provide a broad range of recreational activities. The hub will provide a welcoming space for people to meet and learn new skills.

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2 - 3 hour per month

Restrictions

Travel details: Granton Park Avenue, Edinburgh EH5 1HS
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses details: No expenses.
Training details: Induction provided.
Support: Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

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