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Board Member of Finglas Credit Union

Finglas Credit Union

About Finglas Credit Union

The Mission of the Finglas Credit Union is to promote the financial well being of its members. To achieve this purpose the Credit Union is committed to providing a broad range of innovative financial products supported by the excellent service of a dedicated, well-trained staff. A Credit Union is a democratic, financial co-operative owned and controlled by its own members. Each Credit Union is run only to benefit its members, all of whom have something in common - the common bond.

What's Involved

We are inviting applications to join the board of Finglas Credit Union from people who have an understanding of our Finglas community and its needs.

As a Volunteer Director you will be involved in the leadership and governance of the credit union and share our passion for the cause of credit unions.

Purpose of this Role:
As a member of our Board you will gain valuable personal and professional experience. You will be involved in:

  • Making decisions for members
  • Financial decisions in relation to investments for the credit union
  • Corporate governance being compliant with central bank regulations and recent legislation changes also taking decisions about our risk profile.

    Time Commitment: Around 15 hours per month to help our credit union continue to grow and prosper.

    Full Training and mentoring is provided

    Please note:
    Volunteer must be a member of the credit union and either live or work in their common bond area - Dublin 11.

    What's required for this position

    We are looking for a broad range of skills and talents from people willing to commit enthusiasm, energy and time of around 15 hours per month to help our credit union continue to grow and prosper. We want our board to reflect our membership with a mix of both professional and committed non-professional people, all of whom are team players, willing to listen and give thoughtful consideration to issues.

    • Accountancy/ Finance
    • Business/ HR/ Management
    • Community Development/ Social work
    • Computer/ Web/ ICT
    • Education/ Training
    • Event management/ Fundraising
    • Legal
    • Personable Skills
    • PR/ Marketing/ Market Research

    Level of English required for this role:
    Fluent English

    Times and commitment required for this role

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    Morning
    Afternoon
    Evening

    Minimum time commitment: Flexible

    Hours required: 4hrs Weekly

    Other Details

    Location of volunteering opportunity:
    Finglas Credit Union Seamus Ennis Road Finglas Dublin 11

    Screening details for this role:

    • Formal Interview
    • Garda Vetting
    • References
    • Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:

    • Support/ advice/ recognition
    • Initial induction and training
    • Ongoing training opportunities

    Age restrictions:
    Over 18

    Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
    No

    Benefits you will receive as a volunteer

    Exposure to a Dublin wide and national business network, access to and experience dealing with a strong, sophisticated regulator.

    • This opportunity is posted by:
    • Volunteer Centre: Dublin City
    Volunteer Ireland is delighted to acknowledge the support of:
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