Volunteering Vacancies
MCofS relies on a network of volunteers who contribute to our work in many different ways. A general overview of volunteering opportunities is provided here. We use this section of the website to advertise current vacancies:
Current Opportunities:
Posted March 2010
Vacancies for Directors
The MCofS Board is responsible for the governance of the Council and consists of 8 elected directors, each of whom is responsible for a specific area of activity which contributes to the achievement of the MCofS Strategic Plan. We are now seeking nominations from individual members and members of clubs to stand for election to our Board of voluntary directors.
Candidates will have a commitment to mountaineering, hill walking or climbing activities, and should be prepared to instigate projects which are relevant to our strategic aims. As such, the duties are likely to include chairing an advisory group of volunteers, which will inform and support the work of our officers.
The work - with a small team of colleagues, and officers, whose shared aim is to represent, support and promote Scottish mountaineering - should be very rewarding.
We wish nominees to be aware of the commitment required. Whilst we pay expenses, the work is voluntary and will require significant time and energy. In addition to experience gained in mountaineering activities, suitable nominees will benefit from:
- Familiarity with the way company Boards work, ideally in a not-for-profit environment
- Understanding of the general principles of corporate responsibility
- Experience of the voluntary sector
- Appropriate interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral
- Being computer literate, with ready access to email and the internet
The minimum age for candidates is 16 and MCofS positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
We anticipate having elections for three vacancies at the next AGM. One of these will be for the director responsible for Mountain Safety and Training, a role for which we anticipate a co-optee will be appointed in the short term, and stand for election at the AGM.
We are particularly interested in individuals with skills and experience gained in the following fields:
- Marketing, membership development and sponsorship
- Corporate affairs, including the legal implications of running a limited company, and human resources
Nominees should plan to participate in the MCofS AGM which will be held at Glenmore Lodge, by Aviemore, on Saturday 4 September 2010, at 16:00.
This is a fantastic opportunity to put something back into mountaineering and to help shape the future of the MCofS. To apply or obtain further information please contact David Gibson, Company Secretary, The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, The Old Granary, West Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5QP. Tel: 01738-493947 or 07845-919150. email davidg@mcofs.org.uk
Issued: 5 March 2010
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Posted January 2010
Volunteers Required – Help Us Celebrate the Mountains!
The 2010 MCofS Annual Gathering promises to be bigger and better than ever. It’s a great opportunity for our members to celebrate the mountains and enjoy a range of mountaineering and social activities over the weekend of 4/5 September. The venue will be Glenmore Lodge, near Aviemore.
We are looking for volunteers to help us develop ideas for the weekend, organise events, and help with organisation. MCofS director, Brenda Clough is co-ordinating the event and will be the main point of contact for volunteers. If you would like to get involved, please send your contact details to David Gibson, MCofS Chief Officer, by email or phone 01738-493947.
Volunteer sought to carry out ongoing work on our Members' Discount Scheme
The MCofS is actively developing its Members' Discount Scheme and we would welcome the ongoing help from a volunteer who could assist us in the process of contacting a wide range of companies and organisations to seek their participation in this scheme. Depending on your location this work could be carried out from home or the MCofS office. If you are interested, please send an e-mail to mike@mcofs.org.uk.
Media Contacts List
The MCofS needs some help to update our list of media contacts. Ideally we are looking for someone who can spend some time in our office in Perth to do some phoning and e-mailing around the newspapers and TV and radio stations. If you have time and are interested in helping us out then send an e-mail to mike@mcofs.org.uk.
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