About Victim Support at Court
Victim Support at Court or V-SAC is the only voluntary service in Ireland dedicated solely to court accompaniment for victims of crime, their families and witnesses. We are at the forefront of delivering a high quality court accompaniment service within the Irish judicial system.Our services are free and available to anyone who has been a victim of crime
What's Involved
The board of directors at Victim Support at Court, or V-SAC, seek expressions of interest from individuals with relevant financial expertise seeking to become a director.
The main duty of the financial director will be to advise the board on budgeting and expenditure matters and to speak to monthly accounts prepared by the V-SAC General Manager and our part-time accountant.
• Advising the board on matters of good financial governance and ethical standards
• Advising the board on matters of expenditure and budgeting
• Monitoring and speaking to monthly reports of financial activities (prepared by the General Manager and accountant)
• Assisting the General Manger in preparing an annual budget and funding application
• Liaising with the General Manager, accountant and auditor on financial and annual reporting
• Acting as a co-signatory on cheques and/ or Electronic Fund Transfers
Treasurer time commitment: 3-6 hours per month approx.
In line with legislation, V-SAC directors are unpaid with out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed. V-SAC board meetings usually take place in Dublin City Centre.
About V-SAC:
Victim Support at Court, or V-SAC, is the only voluntary service in Ireland dedicated solely to court accompaniment for victims of crime, their families and witnesses. We are at the forefront of delivering a high-quality court accompaniment service within the Irish judicial system and are currently piloting an expansion project which would see V-SAC become a truly national service.
What's required for this position
Background in finance and accountancy.
- Accountancy/ Finance
- Business/ HR/ Management
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 2 years
Hours required: 6hrs Monthly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Dublin
Screening details for this role:
- Formal Interview
- References
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 21
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
