Join Our Board of Trustees

Women’s Aid Orkney is seeking women to join their Board of Trustees. This voluntary role offers an opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation and to support their work with women, children and young people across Orkney who have experienced domestic abuse. The Board meets once a month online, and applicants do not need to be based in Orkney to participate. Women's Aid Orkney welcome interest from women who are committed to supporting their values and making a positive contribution to their work.

Applications are welcome from women with experience in HR, media and communications, or finance.

Also as a board member, you will be involved in maintaining and developing the services we offer, building resilience for the service going forward, maintain services standards in line with registration requirements and have opportunities to undertake relevant training.

What could a volunteer gain from the experience:
Experience of working with a forward thinking women only team, attending meetings, developing strategies and policies, building a strong service, involvement in consultations on national policies and campaigns and opportunities to help with fund raising.

Experience required

- Treasurer - knowledge of budget setting and accounting. Use of accounting systems Xero.
- Board members - commitment to supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse, experience/ knowledge of working with vulnerable groups.

Travel details

On line for meetings and development days and in person around Orkney for fundraising.

Travel expenses

Travel and training expenses if applicable.

Training details

Training with Scottish Women's Aid on all aspects of domestic abuse will be provided.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
The roles are open to women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Frequency & commitment

1.5 hours per month for meetings. All other options are flexible.

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