Alternatives Community-based Recovery, based in West Dunbartonshire is seeking applications for new Directors for its Board. We seek individuals to become Board members to act as the "mind" of Alternatives WD CDS by collectively working together to:

• Determine Alternatives mission and purpose;
• Set a strategic vision and plan;
• Ensure that Alternatives is financially and legally accountable;
• Appoint and monitor Alternatives’ manager;
• Ensure Alternatives has adequate resources;
• Work to enhance Alternatives’ public image; and
• Assess the board's effectiveness.

In practice, this may involve tasks such as:

• Setting and approving budgets
• Managing risk
• Keeping on top of relevant laws and regulations
• Approving major programs and projects undertaken by the group in achieving its mission
• Attending and participating in meetings
• Serving on board committees
• Undertaking or overseeing fundraising activities
• Representing stakeholders' views during meetings
• Speaking about Alternatives at functions
• Acting as Alternatives media spokesperson
• Lobbying on behalf of Alternatives
• Organising and attending board training events and other evaluation activities
• Meeting with Clients to deal with complaints or issues
• Working with the client group to gain a better understanding of the work carried out at Alternatives.

Also, our current Chair is moving on at the end of July, so we are especially seeking new Directors who might be willing to stand for the position of Chair in due course, having worked alongside the current incumbent for a few months.