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- Advertised from 13th June 2022
Role
- Do you love animals and want to help young people?
- Have a few hours a month to dedicate to a good cause?
- Would you enjoy helping people and dogs to improve each other’s lives?
- Then we want to hear from you!
Paws for Progress is a local organisation looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Board of Directors. We are looking for motivated people who share our values and are excited about how human-animal interactions can change lives.
At Paws for Progress, we provide the UK’s first prison-based rescue dog training programme, running at HMP YOI Polmont for over a decade. We also deliver a range of Personal Development Programmes and Wellbeing Programmes in prisons and schools across Central Scotland, with the help of our team of enthusiastic and friendly “Ambassadogs”.
Our purpose is to enable people and dogs to improve each other’s lives.
All our work helps us to achieve our 3 strategic aims:
- Improve the wellbeing and prospects of people experiencing challenges by creating opportunities for learning and development.
- Improve the welfare of dogs and rehoming success of homeless dogs.
- Build a sustainable future platform for our work to ensure we can make a lasting difference for both people and dogs.
Who we are:
Paws for Progress is a small organisation, led by a volunteer Board with a range of backgrounds, and with an annual income over £130k and 5 members of staff. We are at a very exciting point in our development as we prepare for growth and expansion over the next 3-5 years. We hope that you will join us in our journey.
Who you are:
We would like to recruit several new Board members this summer, with applications welcomed from anyone who is passionate about our cause.
We are also particularly interested in recruiting Board members with relevant expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Employability
- Fundraising
- Business development
Please see the Role profile & person specification below for further details about the role.
Application notes
Please send a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and highlighting relevant expertise to Ashley Ryan, Chair of the Board of Directors, via info@pawsforprogress.co.uk by the closing date, midnight 31st July 2022.
Please let Suzanne Ruby know at info@pawsforprogress.co.uk if there is anything we can do to make the application or interview process more accessible for you (for example, these adjustments could include, but are not limited to: video application, familiar supportive individual present, sending questions prior to the interview, possibility of a walking interview, etc).
Every role at Paws for Progress is open to applications from all sections of society. We believe in the potential of everyone regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, different physical ability, age, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other form of diversity.
We will let you know by the 15th August 2022 if we are able to invite you for an informal interview to get to know you and tell you more about the role.
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About Us
Apex Scotland is a national charity and supports people who have experienced the justice system or are at risk of doing so, is recruiting a number of trustees who understand the role and importance of governance in the Third Sector. We are looking for people who act with integrity, compassion, honesty, and who are passionate about our work and the role of the Third Sector.
Apex Scotland supports individuals to develop skills, resilience and confidence that enables them to make positive choices to improve their personal outcomes. We understand our participants require support that is person-centred, recognising their own individual, unique needs and circumstances.
Our work is delivered by specialist, dedicated staff in various locations across Scotland who adopt a trauma informed approach putting participants at the heart of their decision making. We are proud of the impact we have and believe our work makes a meaningful, genuine and positive difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable in our society.
The Role
Following the appointment of a new CEO in July 2023 and the restructuring of the Senior Leadership Team at the start of 2024 Apex Scotland is embarking on a period of positive change to support the development of the charity, reposition the organisation and focus on strategic priorities.
As a Trustee you will have a key role in leading these developments and overseeing the implementation of our strategic plan.
Ideally you will have a deep understanding of the issues impacting those who have experienced the justice service and the stigma they face. You will also have an understanding of the current challenges being faced by the Third Sector. It is useful, but not necessary, to have experience of being a Trustee as training and support will be offered.
We are looking for people with the following skills and experience from throughout Scotland.
- Justice services
- Community engagement
- Fundraising
- Human Resources and staff development
- Compliance and mitigating risk
- Marketing and communications
- Lived experience of the justice system
The Halliday Foundation meets both the immediate, practical needs and providing sustainable pathways out of poverty for people impacted by homelessness and deprivation - primarily in east end of Glasgow.
Using volunteers, the Halliday Foundation designs and delivers services to build self-esteem, reduce isolation, connect communities and develop employability skills. We build strong, trusting relationships free from stigma and judgement among the people who use our services, with donors and local community partners.
The Halliday Foundation have vacancies on the Board to oversee the management of the charity and ensure that it is financially viable, properly governed and complies with all relevant regulatory frameworks.
We are looking for individuals who can also add
• Legal – charity, employment, and commercial law
• Marketing / Fundraising
• Finance
• Strategic planning
• Grant writing
• Business development
• Governance
In addition to monitoring the charity’s governing work with volunteers and members, successful candidates should have a general interest in the health and well-being of those in poverty or those who are homeless and at-risk people and be able to contribute to the strategic work of the Board.
As a voluntary position, it will not be paid but travel and other expenses for attendance at meetings are reimbursed in line with our policy. As a local, inclusive charity we are keen this diversity continues to be reflected in our Board.
Are you an exceptional leader, ambitious for change to improve victims’ and witnesses’ experiences of the criminal justice system? Leading charity VSS is looking for high calibre and committed professionals to join our Board of Trustees.
- We are looking for people with a proven track record in: Strategic planning or Strategic communications and business development or IT and digital or Health
- We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience, or from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities
- Download a Recruitment Pack today: victimsupport.scot/about-us/news-list/join-victim-support-scotland-as-a-charity-trustee
Personal Development Mentor (Highland NHS)
- Full time
- £22,597 – £24,883
- Highland (On site)
- Closing 22nd April 2024
Apex Scotland is the leading employment and training organisation specialising in work with people with convictions.
Apex Scotland offer a diverse range of services for young people and adults to help them break down barriers and engage in education, employment, community activities and recovery focused initiatives.
We are looking for a full time Personal Development Mentor to join our team in the Highland Area 35 hours per week.
The post will present an opportunity to cover our service we deliver in partnership with the NHS and other Treatment providing Partners, for a period of up to 12 months. This service is designed to support participants affected by their use of Alcohol and Drugs as well as difficulties with Mental Health. The Service will achieve this by working in partnership with local Drug and Alcohol Recovery and Mental Health teams, GP surgeries, Residential Rehabs, and other treatment focused agencies across the Highland region, to ensure all action plans are carefully planned and participant needs are met.
The successful applicant will prioritise Trauma Informed practice, Team Working skills and have knowledge or experience of mentoring approaches. Experience of working with a caseload of service users and working to targets are essential. Experience of working in a community environment and an understanding of needs led practice would be an advantage. It is anticipated that there will be some travel throughout the area therefore a driving license or access to a means of transport is essential.
The right candidate will have an aptitude for developing and delivering innovative group sessions and the ability to engage with participants on a one-to-one basis, to assist them to overcome barriers to progression. An understanding of local employability pipelines would be an advantage, as would knowledge of the network of support agencies in the area. You would need to demonstrate flexibility and the ability to work in partnership.
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