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Become a Trustee
Trustees play a vital role in helping Dòchas Carers Centre support unpaid carers across Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands. As a Trustee, you'll help shape the future of the organisation, ensuring we continue to provide high quality services and remain focused on the needs of local carers.
You don't need previous board or charity experience to become a Trustee. We're looking for people who share our values, care about supporting unpaid carers and are willing to contribute their skills, experience and ideas. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
What Do Trustees Do?
Working alongside fellow Trustees, you will:
• Help set the strategic direction of the organisation
• Ensure Dòchas is well governed and financially sustainable
• Monitor performance and progress towards our strategic objectives
• Support, challenge and oversee the work of the Manager and staff team
• Help ensure carers' voices continue to influence our work and decision making
Trustees are responsible for governance, oversight and strategic direction. The operational management of the charity is delegated to the Manager.
Interested in becoming a Trustee? We'd love to hear from you. Read on to learn more about the recruitment process and how to express your interest.
Testimonials
Who Can Apply?
You may be interested in becoming a Trustee if you:
• Are passionate about supporting unpaid carers
• Are, or have been, an unpaid carer
• Want to make a positive contribution to your local community
• Are willing to share your time, skills and experience
• Are interested in learning and developing new skills
While we welcome people with expertise in areas such as finance, governance, HR, law, fundraising, training, marketing or administration, previous trustee experience is not required. We are keen to hear from people with a range of backgrounds, perspectives and lived experience.
What You'll Gain
Becoming a Trustee is a rewarding way to give back to your community while helping to shape the future of support for unpaid carers. As a Trustee, you'll have the opportunity to:
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of unpaid carers
• Develop new skills and broaden your experience
• Increase your knowledge of charity governance and leadership
• Meet and work alongside like-minded people
• Help shape services that support carers across Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands
We provide a comprehensive induction and ongoing support to help you succeed in the role.
Ready to find out more? See below for information on the recruitment process and how to arrange an informal conversation with the Chair.
Barbara Santa
+1 212 736 3100
I’ve known about Dòchas since it began over 25 years ago. Having been a carer myself, I understand the importance of supporting unpaid carers. Being a trustee gives me the chance to give something back and play a part in a charity which provides such an essential service. I enjoy bringing my experience to the Board but also gain a lot from working alongside other Trustees. Maureen Mackintosh
Emma Rosenberg
+1 212 736 3100
To me, being a member of the Board of Trustees for the Dòchas Carers Centre, has been an experience of gradual formation.
Knowing nothing of what the role entailed, it became a “work in progress”. Sometimes very daunting, but always finding support and encouragement from the fellow members of the Board. At times, muddling along and learning as I went!
Gradually over time, I began to understand the huge importance of the work the staff and volunteers of Dòchas put in and it has become a privilege and honour to help oversee their commitment.
There is still much more to learn and consolidate my role as a Trustee, but now I feel confident in offering time and commitment to a team of dedicated people who do nothing short of gaining my admiration and, in return, I gain equally in the satisfaction that my contribution, whether large or small, helps to keep such a worthwhile organisation running.
The old saying “If I can do it, then anybody can,” is certainly true in my case. Do, please get in touch if you are interested in finding out more, we will only be too pleased to chat with you. Ros Box
Dave Willson
+1 212 736 3100
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+1 212 736 3100
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Carer's Support
- Do you look after a relative, partner or friend who needs support because of age, physical or learning disability or illness including mental ill health?
- Who is a Carer? A carer is a family member, partner, relative or friend supporting someone who needs help to manage a long-term condition, disability, physical or mental health problem or addiction.
Dochas Carers Centre is an independent charity. We help and support unpaid carers by providing information and guidance which can make life better. There are many carers who live many miles from services and access can prove difficult or impossible. We have dedicated Support Workers who provide support to carers throughout Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands.
You can call in person, phone us, request a home visit or make an appointment to speak with one of our staff during the opening hours of the centre.
Find support in other areas of Argyll & Bute
North Argyll
For adult carers and young carers in Oban, Appin, Dalmally, Kilmelford, Lismore, Kerrera, Luing and the islands of Coll, Tiree, Mull and Iona.
Phone 01631 564 422
Cowal & Bute
For adult carers and young carers living in Cowal and Bute area. Please contact Crossroads Cowal and Bute and Carers Centre.
Phone 01369 707 700
Helensburgh and Lomond
For adult carers and young carers living in Helensburgh and Lomond area. Please contact Helensburgh and Lomond Carers Centre.
Phone 01436 673 444
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Interested?
We welcome enquiries from anyone interested in becoming a Trustee.
The first step is an informal conversation with the Chair, giving you the opportunity to learn more about Dòchas, the role of a Trustee and the commitment involved.
If, following this discussion, you would like to take your interest further, you'll be invited to complete a Trustee Application Form and continue through the recruitment process.
To arrange an informal conversation, please contact us on 01546 600022 or email enquiries@dochas.scot.
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