We are currently seeking to enhance our Board of Directors through the recruitment of suitable volunteers. A commitment to young people and youth work is essential and experience in GDPR, management of voluntary organisations or strategic development would be advantageous.
The Board of Directors meet bimonthly at our office in Dumbryden Drive; meetings are held in the evening. There is no remuneration for Directors, however, all reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Closing date for this opportunity is 5pm on Monday 31 March 2025.
The Scottish Policy & Research Exchange (SPRE) is seeking new trustees to help shape the organisation as it moves into the next phase of its growth. SPRE exists to support more equitable public governance and positive outcomes for people and the environment in Scotland. We do this through a range of capacity strengthening activities aimed at supporting meaningful connections and learning between researchers, knowledge mobilisers, policymakers and practitioners.
SPRE is a values-led organisation seeking to live these values through our intersectional praxis. We are particularly keen to appoint new Trustees who align with these values and have strengths in any of the following skills and experience:
* Scottish politics and policy.
* Entrepreneurship and start-ups.
* Third sector governance.
* Business development and consultancy.
* Organisational policy development.
* Human resources and people matters.
* Experience as a Treasurer or with the financial governance of small charities.
We aim to recruit 5-7 Trustees, including a new Treasurer. We would welcome applicants with experience in setting up financial systems and good governance in a new, small organisation.
Remote: Home-based covering Fife and Edinburgh areas.
Closing: 13th March 2025
Forces Children Scotland supports children & young people from serving, reservist and veteran families across Scotland to realise their potential and thrive. We work with children and young people to co-produce services and projects to overcome their unique challenges to mental health and wellbeing, education and learning and important transitions.
Our approach to working with children and young people
Forces Children Scotland is committed to taking a children’s rights-based approach to all aspects of our work from planning to service delivery. This means we strive to ensure our work is grounded in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Engaging in co-production with children and young people can help ensure their right to participate in matters affecting them is meaningfully upheld and implemented.
Purpose of Job
Children and Young People from armed forces families face unique experiences and their voices are often unheard. In this role, you will provide an opportunity for them to share their experiences and inform policy and practices in our work and influence those in the MoD, Local Authorities, and the Scottish Government. You will work directly with children and young people to facilitate a broad range of participatory and engagement opportunities.
U-evolve is an Edinburgh mental health charity for 11–21-year-olds. Founded in 2015, we support over 100 young people annually with free to access Coaching, Counselling and Therapeutic services. Each year we deliver over 1,000 hours of individual support to help Edinburgh’s young people feel better.
About the role
We are looking for compassionate and committed people to join our board, who align with our values of kindness, empathy, inclusivity, collaboration and learning. You will play a vital role in governance, making important decisions and ensuring that U-evolve meets the mental health needs of young people in Edinburgh. You will attend up to six meetings each year alongside development sessions with the staff team. After launching our strategy at the end of last year it is an exciting time to be joining the organisation as we look forward to our 10th birthday year and beyond.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for passionate individuals who care deeply about youth mental health; its quality, accessibility, and availability. We want our board to reflect the diverse individuals we support and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Previous board experience would be an advantage, but it is not essential.
We are currently looking for trustees with skills in the following areas:
Finance – we currently have a vacancy for the Treasurer role which requires professional experience in the financial sector.
Voluntary Sector – we are looking for experience at a senior level in the voluntary sector, ideally with knowledge of both young people and the Edinburgh landscape.
Therapeutic Skills – we would like to appoint a trustee with a therapeutic background who can support the expansion of our counselling and art therapy services alongside ethical codes of practice.
What you will gain
You’ll gain a wealth of experience across a range of disciplines, making high-level decisions and working with a diverse group of trustees. You’ll work alongside young people, our dedicated staff team and existing Trustees to make a real difference to lives of young people in Edinburgh.
The 'Young Start Progressions' programme at 'The Pavilion' will be a dynamic initiative led entirely by young people, supported by staff and volunteers and by existing and new partnership opportunities. Our three-pronged approach aims to empower young individuals across various stages of their development:
Primary/Secondary Transitions Programme: We will provide support for P7, S1, and S2 young people as they transition from primary to secondary school, fostering empowerment, confidence, and improved self-esteem in a non-school environment.
Volunteer Mentoring Programme: Expanding on our successful volunteering mentoring initiative, we offer diverse opportunities for young volunteers, connecting them with roles both within Pavilion and through our network of school partnerships and community collaborations.
Attainment Programme: Focused on enhancing pathways for Junior and Senior Club participants, we integrate life skills development seamlessly into existing activities. From goal-setting exercises, certificated activity programmes to accredited learning and further training opportunities.
Aim of the Attainment Programme:
The overall aim of the Attainment Programme is to deliver a programme of services to target and support young people in the Easterhouse area of Glasgow by helping them to attain a recognised qualification and gain recognition for the learning and development they have achieved by taking part in our programmes.
The aim is:
* To develop and inspire young people.
* To promote attainment and progression for young people and provide pathways including volunteering opportunities.
* To recognise and celebrate young people’s achievements.
* Create pathways for young people to progress.
The Outcomes are:
* Accredit non-formal learning through voluntary activity in the community.
* Increase leadership and mentoring.
Job Role:
We are seeking to appoint an Attainment Worker to help each participant is matched to an award and has a personal development plan and tracked learner journey.
Working across our range of programmes the Attainment Worker will work with young people identifying the best fit for the specific awards and the individual activities. The successful candidate will work alongside staff to collate evidence and ensure that electronic portfolios are kept up to date with all evidence captured.
The Attainment Worker will assist staff, volunteers and young people to help ensure targets are achieved and progression pathways created for young people, supporting them to overcome barriers to participation and learning.
Main duties and responsibilities:
* Match participants to awards and develop personalised plans, tracking their progress.
* Identify suitable awards and activities across Pavilion's programs for young people.
* Collect evidence and maintain electronic portfolios in collaboration with staff.
* Support the creation of progression pathways, ensuring targets are met.
* Engage with young people in community or educational settings, prioritising their safety.
* Use Management Information Systems to monitor program activities and demonstrate learner progression.
* Deliver workshops and training sessions to foster personal and professional growth.
* Innovate youth engagement through volunteer collaboration and additional training.
* Utilise workshop expertise to create engaging learning experiences.
* Collaborate with community partners to expand program impact.
* Facilitate activities that meet the needs and aspirations of young people.
* Produce timely project reports when requested to meet agreed deadlines.
* Participate in regular supervision and appraisal reviews with line Manager.
* Participate in staff training and development.
* Any other duties as requested by your Line Manager for the benefit of The Pavilion.
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