Job Description

TRUSTEE VACANCY - VOLUNTEER

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting for new Trustees to join Stepping Stones, a fantastic member led organisation who provide a range of mental health support services to people in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, who have mild to moderate mental health conditions. The role of a Trustee is one where the Board have responsibility and overall governance of the organisation. Being a Trustee requires commitment and engagement. It is a wonderful opportunity to use your skills and experience to help shape the organisation, support people, and contribute to our strategies.

We are particularly interested in welcoming Stepping Stones service members, or those from a relevant charity or mental health background, and young people, onto our Board to help us with fresh perspectives and energy into our planning. If you have no previous Board experience, that's okay as training is provided, we have a mix of skills, experiences and perspectives. Becoming a Trustee can offer a rewarding personal and professional development experience.

THE COMMITMENT

Whilst the preference of the Board is to meet in person, there is flexibility to attend virtual meetings when required.

Responsibilities

Attend 6 weekly (Bi-monthly) Board meetings and the AGM Attend further Training in areas for Mental Health Awareness, Neurodiversity, suicide awareness training, such as ASIST, Safetalk, and Suicide talk and these are available locally. Attend Board Development sessions each year focused on key topics to support our governance. Attend fundraising events and participate in activities. Get involved with working groups or sub-committees (currently 3 subcommittees). Provide guidance to our Chief Officer and other staff members when required. Support our Chair with certain requirements based on your skillset or expertise. Represent Stepping Stones at key events - in particular, our AGM (which is in Autumn). Be part of Staff meetings, Awareness and Recognition events throughout the year.

TO APPLY

Please have a look at our website to read our Trustee Recruitment pack, you can gather an overview of who we are, the impact our work has, and the role available:

https://www.stepstones.org.uk/work-with-us/

If you are inspired to apply for a Trustee role with Stepping Stones, your first step is to make an Informal enquiry, please do reach out by calling on the telephone

0141 941 2929

If formally applying please send a letter of interest, along with your CV (Optional) via:

Email

admin@stepstones.org.uk

Or

Post:

Stepping Stones, Ground Floor, Social Economy Centre, 63 Kilbowie Road, Clydebank, G81 1BL

DEADLINE

Closing date October 10th

Trustee vacancies will be advertised in line with our equality, diversity and inclusion recruitment policies. Any successful applications will be contacted for an interview by the Board. All applications from Service Members will receive feedback.

Thank you for your interest in wishing to join us, we look forward to hearing from you.

Trustees are Volunteers, this is an unpaid role, but reasonable travel costs or expenses are paid.

Job Type: Volunteer

Pay: 0.01 per month

Experience:

mental health: 1 year (preferred) charity : 1 year (required)
Location:

Clydebank G81 1BL (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Clydebank G81 1BL