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Role Detail

Youth Group Treasurer

Girlguiding Bedfordshire

Volunteer with us and use your excellent numerical and organisational skills to make sure there is enough money to keep guiding happening in your area. If you aren’t able to volunteer on a regular basis, you can still make an impact in this supporting role.

Detailed Description

Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. We build girls’ confidence and raise their aspirations. We give them the chance to discover their full potential and encourage them to be a powerful force for good. We give them a space to have fun. As treasurer, you have day-to-day responsibility for looking after your group’s money. Together with the youth group leaders you will be part of the team that is responsible for deciding how funds will be raised and spent. Your job is to keep accounts, report to back to the team on its financial position and prepare end-of-year accounts for independent examination. This role will involve two to three hours work per month and you will need to liaise with the unit time regarding collecting and banking monies. This role is perfect for you if you are: • Not able to give time every week • Want to help out at a time to suit you. • Keen to share a specialist skill Once you have expressed an interest in this role a current volunteer will contact you for a chat and to answer any questions. then we will ask you to register on our volunteer membership system. https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/register-your-interest/

Activities you will be doing

Administration,Finance & Accountancy,Fundraising,Trusteeships & Committees

What skills are required for this role

Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Bookkeeping & Finance, Organising & Planning

Why these skills are required

Ideally volunteers for this role should have: - Excellent numeracy skills. - High level of organisation and ability to work on own initiative. - Attention to detail and accuracy. - Ability to work as part of a team. Experience of book-keeping or financial procedures would be helpful, but is not essential as this can be developed as part of the role. Personal qualities - An open and approachable manner. - A high degree of personal integrity. - A commitment to ongoing personal development. Our treasurers must be aged over 18. No formal qualifications or prior guiding experience are required to volunteer with us. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and abilities.

What is in it for you

Do something for you and your community - Meet new friends living near you - Take a refreshing break from your everyday routine - Share a skill or specialism - Make a difference to the lives of girls in your community - Spend time laughing, playing and being inspired by incredible girls and young women We cover any expenses incurred in your role and you'll also be able to access our great members' scheme which offers discounts on high street brands.

Time Commitment

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Please contact us for more information about times and locations for our volunteering opportunities.

Please contact us for more information about times and locations for our volunteering opportunities.

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18 and over
We Welcome
Girlguiding is part of a global youth movement that celebrates diversity and is committed to equality and respect for all our members and potential members. Our vision is an equal world where all girls can make a positive difference, be happy, safe and fulfil their potential. To achieve this vision we hold ourselves, those acting on our behalf and our members to high standards of conduct. This includes treating all young members and volunteers fairly, with respect and with dignity. No Girlguiding young member or volunteer should be disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements, or experience less-favourable treatment because of any of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010. You can find more information here: https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/making-guiding-happen/policies/equality-and-diversity-policy/
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