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    Volunteercentrewi
    Volunteercentrewi United Kingdom

    4 weeks ago

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    We have a wide range of home, online and digital volunteering opportunities available.Please contact us if you would like to volunteer in one of these roles. This list will be updated regularly.

    Please note that opportunities to volunteer for voluntary organisations and public services are limited at this time.

    Join the WEA Scotland Board Committee: Bring Adult Learning, Within Reach.

    Are you passionate about adult education and community development? Do you believe in the power of learning to transform lives? If yes, the Workers' Educational Association (WEA) Scotland is looking for you

    As a member of the Scotland Board Committee, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding the WEA towards a sustainable future. You'll ensure that our programmes remain true to our values and principles, and that we continue to meet the evolving needs of Scotland's communities.

    Your Role Will Involve:

    Crafting strategies to secure funding and ensure sustainability.
    Shaping an inclusive education programme that resonates with the people.
    Enhancing WEA's visibility and engagement across Scotland.
    Being the voice of our members, students, and staff in strategic discussions.

    We Offer:
    A comprehensive induction and training program.
    Supportive environment, especially for new committee members.
    The opportunity to use your skills and experience for a noble cause.

    Your Impact:
    Influence adult education policies.
    Monitor and improve the quality of our educational offerings.
    Foster partnerships and build relationships with key stakeholders.

    Your commitment to our mission will help bring adult learning within reach. Together, we can create a community where continuous learning and development are a reality for all.

    Founded in 1903, the WEA is the UK's largest adult education charity. Our staff are dedicated to bringing high quality education into the heart of communities. We also have a special mission to raise aspirations and develop educational opportunities for the most disadvantaged. This includes providing basic maths, English and IT skills for employment; courses to improve health and wellbeing; creative programmes to broaden horizons and community engagement activities that encourage active citizenship.

    Frequency and commitment details

    The expected time commitment of a Committee member is estimated at circa 1 day per month

    Restrictions

    Experience required: The range of knowledge and experience that may be of benefit to WEA's Scotland Board includes (but is not limited to):· Sector funding in Scotland· Budget and business planning and development· Income generation· Risk management· Mergers, acquisitions or disposals· Audit· Governance and Regulation (including information security and DP)· Company and/or Charity law
    Minimum age: 18

    This opportunity is not listed at a specific location but is advertised acrossAberdeen,Aberdeenshire,Angus,Argyll & Bute,Edinburgh,Clackmannanshire,Dumfries & Galloway,Dundee,East Ayrshire,East Dunbartonshire,East Lothian,East Renfrewshire,Falkirk,Fife,Glasgow,Highland,Inverclyde,Midlothian,Moray,North Ayrshire,North Lanarkshire,Orkney,Perth & Kinross,Renfrewshire,Scottish Borders,Shetland,South Ayrshire,South Lanarkshire,Stirling,West Dunbartonshire,West Lothian,and Na h-Eileanan Siar.

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