Volunteering

Cupar YMCA-YWCA is a charity in North East Fife which offers a broad programme of activities for children, young people, families and adults and works in partnership with many local organisations and providing support services and opportunities for the community.

Would you like to support our work here in Cupar?
Have you a few hours to spare each week?
Have you skills and experiences that you could share that would assist us in our work?

To oversee the financial matters of the organisation and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accounting practice
To complete induction training prior to commencing this role
To ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place
To monitor and report on the financial wellbeing of the organisation
To attend Trustee Board Meetings and present financial statements
To complete the preparation of annual accounts to be submitted to accountants
To liaise with the General Secretary and administrative staff on financial matters on a day-to-day basis
To liaise with the organisation’s accountant regarding financial matters
To ensure proper records are kept and controls are in place:
- Petty cash
- Purchasing limits
- Petty Cash
- Salary and wage payments
- Pensions
- PAYE and NI contribution payments
To oversee and support the volunteer Bookkeeper at Cupar Youth Café in financial matters and in the preparation of their annual accounts
To liaise with the General Secretary and other Board members in drawing down funds for the general work and specific projects
To complete the annual return for OSCR
To complete the annual financial return to Fife Council for the Service Level Agreement
To undertake financial planning for an agreed period with income and expenditure targets

To complete induction training prior to commencing this role
To draw up a calendar of fundraising events
To chair regular meetings to discuss events and appeals
To lead the planning and delivery of such events and appeals
To recruit volunteers to undertake the fundraising
To support volunteers as they participate in fundraising activities
To liaise with the General Secretary regarding fundraising
To explore and secure funding for specific initiatives with support of the General Secretary

To chair a sub committee with the responsibility for staffing and HR
To complete induction training prior to commencing this role
To lead the recruitment process for new staff with support from the General Secretary and administrative team
To participate in support and supervision sessions with staff members alongside the General Secretary on an annual basis
To initially discuss with the General Secretary any staffing issues or complaints which may arise and respond appropriately to resolve the matter
To take to the Trustee Board any issues/complaints which require this level of response or resolve
To liaise with the Treasurer and Trustee Board regarding an annual review of staff wages and salaries
To support the accessing and delivery of training of the staff team and volunteers
To review the existing staff structure alongside the General Secretary to create a team that can deliver the work and services of the organisation for the next 3 years

To support the team in maintaining and updating the YMCA-YWCA web page
To work alongside the General Secretary to promote events and news in the local press and online
To liaise with the staff team n creating publicity materials such as poster and fliers
To liaise with the Fundraising Convener to promote fundraising activities and events
To arrange for news and information to be shared on local online platforms
To attend local events with members of the staff team/volunteers to promote our work in the community