fingal_volunteer_centreFingal Volunteer Centre are now recruiting new members to our Board of Directors.  If you are interested in one of these roles please contact Stuart Garland our Manager on (01) 820 9550 or email stuart@volunteerfingal.ie

Information on the role of Director on the Board of Fingal Volunteer Centre limited 

Commitment Expected from each Director of Fingal Volunteer Centre:

  • To promote & work towards the objectives of the company as defined in the Memorandum of Association
  • To contribute to the future direction & strategic planning of the organisation therefore enabling it to further achieve its objectives
  • To be objective & honest in their dealings with the Board and to work in the best interests of the organisation at all times.
  • To attend and contribute to all meetings and to participate in sub-committees as agreed by the Board.
  • To use their specific skills, knowledge or experience to contribute to decision making in the best interests of the organisation
  • To treat matters within the organisation as confidential and abide by decisions taken.
  • To involved in the recruitment and supervision of the Manager of Fingal Volunteer Centre.
  • To attend occasional functions and events to represent the Centre as agreed by the Board.

Legal Position:

Fingal Volunteer Centre Ltd. is a Company Limited by Guarantee.  This means there are certain legal responsibilities with the position of Director.  Some of the main ones are listed below. For full responsibilities you can consult the Memorandum & Articles of Association.

  • To ensure that the Company complies with Company Law
  • To ensure that all documentation required by the CRO is kept up to date
  • To ensure that all funds received by the company are managed efficiently and the company is solvent
  • Current health and safety statement is in place.

Meetings:

  • Meetings are held every 6 / 8 weeks and advance notice of dates will be given on an Annual basis.
  • Meetings will be generally be held in at the offices in either Blanchardstown or Swords during office hours and usually take run for 2 hours.
  • You are expected to confirm your attendance at meetings as soon as possible after receiving notice or to send apologies if you are unable to attend. 
    • All Directors are expected to attend the Annual General Meeting
    • You may be required to carry out some volunteering outside of these hours to further develop the work of the Volunteer Centre

Other details:

  • Expenses encountered in the role of Director of Fingal Volunteer Centre will be reimbursed.