We need enthusiastic local people with a range of skills and experience to join our management board. As part of this team you will be responsible for the strategic management of the bureau. As a member of the Board you will be expected to: Attend Board Meetings (approximately 6 each year, normally early weekday evenings at the Bureau offices in Galashiels) and occasional development sessions with the Bureau team (1-2 each year) • Take an active part in the discussions at the meetings • Support our Bureau team of volunteers and staff • Help set the Bureau’s strategy, policies, and project plans

We are looking for people keen to develop and learn new skills to help other local people with a wide range of issues/enquiries. Intensive training will be given for this interesting and very varied role. Role Description: We have a very comprehensive training programme which involves e-learning, taught sessions (f2f, zoom and/or teams). Training can take approx 6 months to complete and we would require a commitment to volunteer for at least 6 hours per week. The range of topics covered is varied and includes debt, benefits, employment, family, legal, housing, health, consumer and immigration. Regular attendance and participation in on-going training is essential. Specialist training opportunities are available to experienced advisers. Traditionally most advice has been delivered face to face in the bureau. However, due to Covid 19 we have adjusted our service to provide support by telephone, e-mail and virtual methods. These have proved very successful and will be developed further to improve accessibility for those unable to come in to the bureau. Volunteering opportunities for other roles within the bureau will be considered and may be tailored to suit anyone keen to be involved with CAB but not as an Adviser.