Scottish awards committee chair

The role

We’re looking for a new chair of our awards committee. The committee are responsible for promoting a culture of thanks and recognition for volunteer across Scotland. By volunteering as chair of the awards committee, you will help to ensure that volunteers in Scotland are thanked and their contributions celebrated.

The key skills and attributes that we’re looking for in this role are:

• Membership of Girlguiding
• Highly enthusiastic with the ability to engage, inspire and motivate others.
• Articulate and confident when speaking to others in 1-2-1 and group settings, whether face to face or remotely.
• Approachable, open minded, and flexible.
• Organised and able to analyse large quantities of written information and match information to given criteria.
• Able to work as part of a decision-making team.
• Able to provide feedback in a clear and constructive way.
• Approachable and open minded, and able to work with others.
• Some experience in a chairing or coordinating role would be helpful but is not essential.
• Committed to our values.

At Girlguiding Scotland, striving to be an inclusive an impactful organisation is at the heart of what we do. We recognise that being a great volunteer isn’t just about the skills that you can bring to the table, but also the unique perspectives that come from your background and life experiences.

Apply now

Find out more and download the application pack today.

The application deadline is 11.59pm on Sunday 22 February.

Get more info

If you would like to have an informal chat, please get in touch with Erin, Governance Coordinator, on erin@girlguiding-scot.org.uk, who can arrange for you to speak to Elaine Rough, Scottish chief commissioner.