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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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Recruitment & induction

Recruiting trustees is a vital part of what you do.,If you have a place to fill on your board and want to recruit new trustees, there are a number of options,Some organisations recruit their Chair from existing trustees, others seeks to recruit someone who can,Induction A good induction is vital for new trustees, we have a sample Trustee induction checklist which,Review the induction process with your new trustees after six months, to ensure that their knowledge

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/recruitment-induction

SCVO Trustee Network

quarterly Trustee News Bulletin which will keep you updated with practical information and useful event,The five modules are a great induction tool and will help you run your organisation.,Goodmoves search Volunteer Scotland search Need to recruit trustees?,If you have a place to fill on your board and want to recruit new trustees, there are a number of options,Contact: info@blackprofessionalsscotland.com Our Open Door Webinar No.7 looked at recruiting new trustees

https://scvo.scot/about/networks/trustee

Roles & responsibilities

New trustees should be given a copy when they join the organisation as part of their induction, and all,, which would in any event be purchased.,Some tasks should never be delegated to staff, eg: the recruitment, support, supervision and appraisal,The Chair may also represent the organisation at external events and meetings, act as a cheque signatory,, and take part in staff recruitment.

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/roles-responsibilities

Ten top tips for trustees

​Tracey Bird explores the vital steps that those who volunteer as charity trustees should take

https://tfn.scot/opinion/ten-top-tips-for-trustees

Looking for heroes

OSCR's Jude Turbyne gives pointers on factors to consider when recruiting charity trustees

https://tfn.scot/opinion/looking-for-heroes

Succession: Charity changes should not only come at times of emergency

David Dunsire discusses why succession planning needs to be part of the day-to-day for charities - not just for emergencies

https://tfn.scot/opinion/succession-charity-changes-should-not-only-come-at-times-of-emergency

10 top tips for enticing new trustees

Far from just recruiting more of the same, people said they’d been deliberately asked because the offered,And give them a PROPER induction.,Lots of people I spoke to complained that their induction was either non-existent or didn’t give them,Try community centres, pubs, events listing papers such as the List or Skinny, social media.... and use,Events can be a great way of reaching out to people, encouraging local people to join as members, getting

https://scvo.scot/p/6721/2014/11/14/10-top-tips-for-enticing-new-trustees

SCVO governance goes international

It’s a tool-kit that offers support to trustees on governance, finances, people and legislation.,Open communication and good team working with your board is essential, because if your trustees don’t,They should be sure about the time commitment involved in being a trustee and the overall mission and,Remember that open recruitment will attract the most diverse candidates and will also act to promote,a comprehensive induction process, and have ongoing support, mentoring and regular training.

https://scvo.scot/p/9840/2015/08/10/scvo-governance-goes-international

Choose & schmoose: the secrets to recruiting great trustees

An essential ingredient for good governance is a great board of trustees.,So how do you go about recruiting the right people for your board? Identify the skills you need.,Once you’ve recruited your trustees, a proper induction is important.,A thorough, clear and welcoming induction will help your trustees settle into their new role and understand,Get help Events and training Take a look at our events and training calendar.

https://scvo.scot/p/4200/2014/04/10/choose-schmoose-the-secrets-to-recruiting-great-trustees

Sneak preview of our next Building Better Governance session

November with an evening seminar on the importance of and the need to invest in the Top Team (both trustees,defined the knowledge, skills and behaviours of effective top team members (so we can build appropriate recruitment,, induction and development programmes; it is really interesting how many aspects are shared by both,trustees and staff) We explored our aspirations for our top teams (so that everyone present could be,to ensure better quality decision making And established a bank of questions for trustees and staff

https://scvo.scot/p/14310/2017/01/16/sneak-preview-of-our-next-building-better-governance-session