Help shape the future of a national charity changing lives through volunteering

Who we are

At Volunteering Matters, we believe volunteering has the power to strengthen communities, reduce isolation and create lasting social change.

For more than 60 years, we’ve brought people together across the UK through volunteering and social action, supporting people of all ages to build connections, confidence and stronger communities.

We are now looking for a new Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees at an exciting time for the organisation as we deliver our ambitious 2025–2030 strategy.

This is an opportunity to use your financial expertise to help guide a respected national charity, influence strategic decision-making and support meaningful impact across communities throughout the UK.

Why this role matters

As Treasurer, you will play a vital role in helping ensure the long-term sustainability, resilience and good governance of the charity.

You’ll work closely with our Chair, Chief Executive Officer, Board and Finance team to provide financial oversight, strategic support and constructive challenge, helping us make informed decisions that maximise our impact.

This is more than a governance role. It is an opportunity to help shape the future direction of a values-led organisation making a real difference every day.

What you will be involved in

As Treasurer and Trustee, you will:

• Chair our Finance & Audit Committee
• Support the Board in understanding financial performance, risk and sustainability
• Help oversee budgets, reserves, reporting and annual accounts
• Provide strategic financial insight and constructive challenge
• Support strong governance and ethical decision-making
• Contribute ideas, networks and opportunities that help strengthen the organisation
• Help champion the role volunteering plays in creating fairer, more connected communities

You’ll join a supportive, collaborative and passionate Board that is committed to making a positive difference and receive a solid handover from our current Treasurer.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for someone with financial leadership experience and a collaborative, values-led approach.

You may come from the charity, public or private sector and could have experience in areas such as:

• Finance leadership
• Audit or assurance
• Accounting or financial management
• Risk or governance
• Strategic financial planning

Previous Trustee experience is welcome but not essential.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who:

• Believes in the power of volunteering and community
• Wants to use their skills to make a meaningful contribution
• Can communicate financial information clearly and accessibly
• Enjoys working collaboratively with people from different backgrounds and experiences
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, diversity and anti-racism

What you’ll gain

• The opportunity to influence the future of a respected UK charity
• Experience of strategic charity governance at Board level
• The chance to work alongside passionate and experienced Trustees and leaders
• A meaningful way to use your professional skills for social impact
• Opportunities to connect with projects, volunteers and communities across the UK

We value lived experience

At Volunteering Matters, we believe better decisions are made when different voices, experiences and perspectives are represented.

We particularly welcome applications from people whose lived experience reflects the diverse communities we work alongside.

Interested

If you’re excited by the opportunity to use your financial expertise to help shape stronger communities through volunteering, we’d love to hear from you.

About Glasgow North West CAB

Glasgow North West Citizens Advice Bureau (GNWCAB) is an independent charity founded in 1981. Each year we support over 5,000 people with over 18k pieces of advice, securing £3.5million for our community. Our mission is to end poverty and inequality by ensuring that people from all backgrounds are empowered through access to advice that changes lives and helps them affect positive change in their lives and the lives of those around them.

Staff benefit from access to a cycle to work scheme, blended working and a commitment to personal development.

GNWCAB Values

Kindness and Compassion: We care about people. We treat them with empathy, respect and understanding and listen without judgement.

Authenticity and Honesty: Our word is our bond. We are honest, we will set realistic expectations and will do what we say we will do.

Committed and determined: We are committed to take time to fully understand every issue, no matter how complex, and work determinedly and patiently towards the most effective solution for each individual.

Trust and Integrity: We create safe and respectful spaces where people feel secure to share openly, enabling us to provide the most effective support.

Welcoming and Passionate: We create a calm and supportive environment that breaks down barriers and builds trust. We approach every interaction with enthusiasm, giving our best to ensure people feel comfortable, valued, and confident to seek our help.

Listening: We listen with patience and respect, without interruption, creating an inclusive and positive environment. We remain attentive to both what is said and what is unspoken, ensuring people feel truly heard and understood.

Role Purpose

The Session Supervisor is the main operational lead for our drop-in and scheduled advice sessions. They ensure the smooth running of advice services, supporting advisers (paid and volunteer) in the delivery of high quality advice, handling difficult client interactions, and maintaining the flow and capacity of casework.

The role involves second-tier supervision, case checking, practical and emotional support, and on-the-ground problem solving. The post holder ensures that cases are followed up appropriately, escalates complex issues to managers, and helps maintain efficient and responsive service delivery. Occasionally, the post holder may provide direct advice to clients.

Midlothian Sure Start is a dynamic, award winning third sector organisation. It offers a quality support service to families with children up to age 12 across Midlothian. Midlothian Sure Start has been in existence since 2001 and employs over 70 members of staff providing a service in Family Learning centres and in the community. Our ethos is to provide a holistic, confidential community based service where families are at the heart of what we do.

We are looking for people who are as passionate about the services we provide as we are and in return we are keen to support professional development with excellent training and development opportunities, enhanced sick pay (following completion of probation), enhanced annual leave entitlement (we close completely for a well-earned break over Christmas and New Year) and we support our staff with an Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Discounted Childcare, Health Cash Plan and Discounted Shopping.

In April 26 Parenting Across Scotland, Children in Scotland and Midlothian Sure Start received funding from the Scottish Government’s Whole Family Wellbeing Fund to deliver the next phase of Open Kindergarten in Scotland work. The central aim of Phase 4 is to build capacity for further roll out of Open Kindergartens across Scotland.

We are currently recruiting for a Training & Development Officer, To lead and support workforce development for practitioners delivering, or planning to deliver, Open Kindergarten provision across third sector and local authority settings, building a community of Open Kindergarten practice across Scotland.

Experience of working in Early Years, Family Support, Perinatal or Community Education settings is essential, alongside delivering training and supporting practitioner learning. Applicants must demonstrate trauma informed, strengths based practice, strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively, with experience of project delivery and reflective practice desirable.

Will be required to connect and coordinate across multiple local authority areas.

The Women’s Support Project (WSP) is a national organisation based in Glasgow. We aim to raise awareness of the extent and effects of violence against women and girls (VAWG), and to support those affected by this.

The WSP adopts a feminist ethos and principles in all its activities. Key themes in our work are addressing unmet need and emerging issues, making links between different forms of violence and abuse, and supporting multiagency and partnership approaches, ensuring the root causes of male VAWG are addressed. The work of WSP bridges the gap between statutory and specialist services in their response to male VAWG.

Our priority areas of focus are:

• Commercial Sexual Exploitation (including women involved in selling or exchanging sex);
• Racially minoritised women’s experiences of VAWG (including FGM and ritual practices);
• Technologically facilitated harm.

We welcome applications from women of all backgrounds and levels of experience, whilst at this point we have particular interest in hearing from people who have experience in the following areas:

• Finance.
• Fund raising/Income generation
• Migration / immigration

We would be keen to hear from people who have lived experience of any of the issues our work covers.

As a Trustee, you will:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the charity’s strategic plans.
• Ensure the charity is operating within its legal and financial requirements.
• Support and guide the charity's leadership team, offering advice and expertise.
• Attend regular board meetings.
• Act as an ambassador for the Women’s Support Project.

By joining the Board of Trustees, you will gain valuable governance experience, develop new skills, and be part of a supportive and dynamic team.

Experience required

As a trustee, you should have:

• A commitment to the mission and values of The Women’s Support Project.
• Experience or interest in charity governance, finance, HR, fundraising, or community engagement.
• Strong communication and team-working skills.
• Ability to dedicate time to attend meetings and engage with charity activities.
• Previous experience as a trustee is beneficial but not essential.

This opportunity is open to women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Travel details

Meetings are normally held on Zoom with some face to face meetings in the WSP Officer in Central Glasgow.

Expenses

The position Is not paid but reasonable expenses will be covered.

Training details

Trustees will be given an induction to the charity and board, and will have ongoing support from the chair and other board members.

Restrictions

Minimum age:18

PVG certificate required

Ready to lead, organise, and make an impact?

We’re looking for a proactive and driven Office & Systems Manager to join our friendly, fast-paced team in Paisley. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of our office operations while leading a dedicated admin team and supporting vital services across the organisation.

What you’ll be doing

As a key part of our corporate services team, you’ll:

• Lead and support a team of administrators to deliver a high-quality service
• Keep our office running smoothly and efficiently day-to-day
• Oversee and maintain our client management systems
• Provide professional support to senior management, services, and stakeholders
• Coordinate meetings, take minutes, and ensure strong administrative governance
• Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement across processes

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who brings energy, structure, and leadership. You’ll ideally have:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a busy administrative environment#
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Confidence in managing workloads and prioritising effectively
• A positive, solutions-focused mindset
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A passion for learning and developing

What We Offer

We value our people and offer a wide range of benefits to support your wellbeing and development, including:

• Extensive training and development opportunities
• 24-hour online GP access
• Occupational sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Unlimited mental health support sessions
• Physiotherapy sessions
• Death in service insurance from day one
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Blue Light Card and other discount schemes
• Medical second opinion service
• "Join the Team” refer a friend scheme (£200 reward)
• Competitive annual leave allowance that increases with length of service

(Benefits may change over time but are correct at the time of advertising.)

Home-Start Clackmannanshire is a long standing, dynamic charity, striving to ensure every young child (under 12) has the best possible start in life locally. Raising a family has never been easy; our trained volunteers and staff are there to support families through challenging times.

In Scotland, Home-Starts have over 1,500 volunteers supporting over 3,500 families and 6,500 children each year through compassionate, confidential help to parents/carers when they need us most. The parents/carers we support are often overwhelmed and isolated. They may be struggling with mental health, illness, disability, multiple births, poverty, domestic abuse, separation and/or trauma.

We provide a bespoke support package of 1:1 and group services for families, helping them to cope with the stresses and strains of daily life and encourage them to build the skills, confidence, and strength they need to nurture their children for years to come.

We are looking to welcome a new Family Support Worker to our team to allow us to meet the growing need for our services locally. This is a fixed term contract, with potential of extension dependent upon continued funding.

Purpose of the job

Our Family Support Workers are central to the support services we offer our local families. As a Family Support Worker, you will provide direct support, carrying out work with young children (0-12) and their families, providing them with emotional and practical support within their homes, and the wider community, in order to promote, strengthen, and develop their ability to manage their lives and thrive.

You will also:

• Contribute to the effective day to day operation of the scheme in accordance with the Home-Start Memorandum & Articles of Association, Home-Start, Standards & Methods of Practice, Home-Start Agreement and Quality Assurance Standards.
• Maintain high standards of practice in supporting families within the Home-Start model.
• Ensure equality of opportunity, fairness and diversity in all aspects of the scheme’s work.
• Implement good safeguarding practice in all areas of work.

Columcille are recruiting a 1-1 Support Worker (female) to support adults with learning disabilities in our day support service. You will provide support in our centre and in the community to several different individuals, on a one-to-one basis.

Columcille provides creative daytime activities to adults with learning disabilities in a social environment that supports relationships, skills development, and physical and emotional wellbeing. We offer different types of creative craft workshops, as well as cooking, performing arts, holistic therapies and support to access community facilities.

This role involves working with a range of individuals with different needs, so we are looking for someone skilled in building relationships with adults with learning disabilities, some of whom have additional support needs. We require an individual able to adapt, with excellent interpersonal skills, able to provide personal care. Experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities is essential.

The role holder will be part of a supportive team, with access to regular support and supervision, training and professional and personal development opportunities. There is a generous annual leave entitlement and competitive salary.

Are you passionate about community development and skilled in people management?

Toryglen Community Hall is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Hall Manager to lead and inspire our vibrant community space.

You will be responsible for managing the hall, staff & volunteers, and ensuring our activities meet the needs of the community. You will act as a key liaison between various community groups, local organisations, and stakeholders.

Excellent communication & organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to work occasional evenings & weekends.

About Us

Toryglen Community Hall is a hub for local activities, events, and social programmes dedicated to fostering a strong, inclusive community spirit. We serve a diverse population and are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of our residents.

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a dedicated team of staff and volunteers.
• Deliver a high standard of facilities management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the local community.
• Plan, co-ordinate, and promote community events & programmes.
• Ensure the sustainability of the hall by maximising income generation and by securing funding from external sources.
• Ensure the facility operates safely and is welcoming to all.

Why Join Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the Toryglen community in a leadership role. You will have the chance to shape programmes, foster community spirit, and work with a committed team.

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

The Well is a vibrant mission pioneering initiative serving Kilmarnock South, offering a welcoming space where community, faith and belonging flourish. We are seeking a Mission Pioneer to grow discipleship, support new worshipping communities and build on strong ecumenical and community partnerships.

You will bring experience of contemporary mission practice (e.g. Fresh Expressions, New Worshipping Communities), volunteer leadership, programme development and strategic planning, with the ability to work sensitively across diverse settings.

It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.

We are seeking a friendly and professional Front of House Reception Assistant to support our Front of House Administrator in delivering a welcoming and efficient reception service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a warm and professional welcome to all visitors and staff
• Assist with setting up and preparing meeting rooms
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls in a courteous manner
• Support general front-of-house and administrative duties
• Ensure reception and meeting areas are tidy and presentable at all times

Skills & Experience:

• Friendly, approachable, and customer-focused attitude
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work as part of a team
• Previous reception or administrative experience is desirable but not essential

Our Values

Living our values, you will help create a workplace where our people can thrive, ensuring we deliver the best possible support to children and families.

With love, we put children first.

With purpose, we transform lives together.

With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland’s children.