Save By The Bell is a project that encourages children and young people to develop a savings habit. We run weekly collections in participating primary schools across Dundee, where pupils can deposit money into their savings account. Our trained primary 6/7 pupils act as 'tellers' and are supervised by adult volunteers. We need more adult volunteers to support and monitor our pupils during these collections, helping them to develop their cash handling and numeracy skills. There are positions available in various schools and collections usually last no more than one hour. All volunteers will be required to commit to attending one collection per week and to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check. Support and training will be provided by Save By The Bell staff.

The work will b to keep the accounts up-to-date and have them ready for the annual audit/tax return. This involves reconciling bank statements and card payment statements, ensuring bills are paid on time and banking cash. They will also be responsible for applying for any grants and funding appropriate to the project.

The Supervisory Committee reports directly to the members, rather as an audit committee, and ensures that the credit union operates within the law, its own policies and rules, and in the best interests of members. Supervisory Committee members meet regularly, and each one attends Board meetings in rotation to observe the conduct of business. The overall role is to monitor the operation of the credit union, by internal audit, sampling of member accounts, verifying the credit union accounts and related activities. Supervisory Committee members need to become familiar with the business and policies of the credit union, as well as relevant legislation. The positions require a combination of relevant professional skills and experience, common sense, dedication, integrity and wisdom and a commitment to serving the local community and sympathy with the aims of the credit union.

We are currently seeking additional Trustees to join our small parent led committee, In particular, we are lacking Trustees with specific skills and expertise in the areas of finance and employment. The roles of Trustees are flexible and well supported by an excellent staff team and dedicated parents. We meet once every 6 weeks as a committee, usually in the evenings (over Zoom during the COVID pandemic). The Trustee roles we are currently seeking to fill would be to provide oversight and guidance for our financial and employment matters.

Collydean Community Centre are seeking an enthusiastic new board member to oversee their accounts, help make vital decisions on the operation of the Centre and support the Centre Manager. The Centre works to relieve poverty and create social, educational and leisure opportunities to all residents of North Glenrothes. The Centre works with several partner organisations and has close links with many local businesses . They are looking for someone with some financial literacy, although full training will be provided. The Board meets every six weeks on a Monday at 5.30pm.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme in Aberdeen is looking for a new Treasurer to become a part of our district team. The national charity has divided Scotland into 23 districts, each with their own team of volunteers, led by a District Organiser. The team support local garden owners to open their gardens to the public, charging an admission price and selling plants and refreshments to raise money for a charity of their choice. Our District Treasurer is responsible for the financial management of the district and works closely with the District Organiser and Garden Owners. The Treasurer receives monies from garden openings and pays the money to the charities that the gardens support. They are responsible for district accounts and balance the district’s bank statement. Scotland’s Gardens has a very easy to use database system for this role and provides letter templates, guidance, full training and ongoing support. This is a really interesting role, a great way to give back to the community and ideal for someone who has previous accountancy knowledge, or is training and would like to gain some real life experience. For further information please contact Julie Golding, Volunteer Manager at E Mail: julie@scotlandsgardens.org or Tel No: 0131 226 3714.

Grampian Child Bereavement Network (part of the ARCHIE Foundation charity) provide direct support to bereaved children and young people throughout Grampian. Due to an increased demand in our service we are seeking volunteers in a variety of areas including: responders to visit bereaved families, fundraisers, event and admin helpers and a treasurer Key objectives of our Volunteers are: To support the work of GCBN through contributing to the range of services provided. To make a positive difference to the lives of the children, young people and their families who have been affected by bereavement Our responder service entails people visiting bereaved families and undertaking direct support work with children and young people and their families. We also run event days for children staffed up by our volunteers. We are particularly keen to recruit a volunteer with a financial or accounts background to take on our treasurer role. Good support and training is provided to all volunteers e.g.: induction includes self awareness, policy and procedures of charity. Training in child protection and bereavement support. Support from coordinator and board of trustees. All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact: Malcolm Stewart, Coordinator at E Mail:gcbn@archie.org or tel.: 01224 554152.

Volunteer Centre Borders is looking to recruit a board member for the role of Treasurer. If you would like to become involved with a dynamic Third Sector organisation where the promotion and support of volunteering is the core of our work, we would like to recruit you to share your management and financial skills.

We are a volunteer led charity, working across the towns in the Scottish Borders, seeking a numerate person to take over as treasurer from November 2020. Borders Youth Theatre has been running youth drama projects for over 30 years; bringing fun, skills and a team experience to young people who take part in our productions. During the coronavirus lockdown our activities have been run via ZOOM and we expect to continue using ZOOM for trustee meetings and welcome applications from any location. The role involves bookkeeping, helping the part time coordinator to budget projects, reporting financial matters to the trustees, paying bills and invoices from our team of self-employed drama practitioners, helping with the money issues in grant applications and working with our external examiner to prepare year end accounts. An understanding of how small charities operate, with restricted funds, would be helpful but not essential.

If you are interested in campaigns, fundraising, or a career in the third sector, this will be a fantastic experience for you. You will meet an amazing group of people, develop skills and work experience, and help your local mental health charity. Everyone has the right to live a full and satisfying life. At Health in Mind, we provide the tools, information and support to help people cope with life’s challenges. To find out more about the work we do, please visit health-in-mind.org.uk To raise money for the work of Health in Mind, we are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people to join our Student Fundraising Group. The group has been operating for three years and has held a number of events including bake sales, a pub quiz and poetry slam. This year, we are looking for creative minds to develop fundraising ideas following the Scottish government social distancing guidelines. Group Tasks: • With help and guidance from the Fundraiser, you will meet weekly (via Zoom, or social distanced in person) to discuss fundraising ideas and from these meetings, organise bi-annual campaigns / events for Health in Mind. • Tasks will also include the promotion and running of campaigns and events. In return, you will: • Have fun meeting new people • Develop your skills and experience in event management, fundraising and the third sector planning • Make a huge difference to Health in Mind. We understand that these are uncertain times, and we are here for you. Health in Mind is following Scottish government guidelines on coronavirus closely, and we will clearly outline your responsibilities and guidelines for volunteering regarding coronavirus. We will also support you throughout your volunteering and regularly update you on all volunteer related coronavirus policies.