Join the Board of Trustees all volunteers: responsible for ensuring the Centre is well run, financially stable and serving community needs. Meetings on the last Tuesday of the month at 6.30 at Centre. Board members:

• Read the constitution – ask questions if you don’t understand it
• Comply with OSCR requirements regarding the duties of trustees
• Help to organise group activities
• Prepare for meetings by reading papers, relevant emails etc
• Contribute to groups collective decision for the good of Ferryhill Community Centre
• Take joint responsibility for the activities and decisions of the committee
• Support the Chairperson, other office bearers and the work of the committee
• Read all policy documents relevant to Ferryhill Community Centre
• Keep up to date with what is going on that might help the Centre
• Tell other people about the Centre and encourage new members to join.

Specific Chair duties:

• Plan and chair meetings effectively
• Ensure everyone has the chance to speak
• Make sure people do the things they agreed to do at meetings
• Be a leader and public face of the organisation
• Be fair and open in all dealings
• Cheque signatory.

A great opportunity to make a difference for people and the community. We are a warm, welcoming and supportive team, provide important activities for the community and all help is greatly appreciated.