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BOARD VACANCIES: Treasurer and Trustees
We are currently recruiting for a Treasurer and Trustees of our board.
This is a part time voluntary role.
Deadline for applications: 2nd August
Interviews: w/c 9th August
Background: Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre (FVRCC) provides specialist support for anyone, age 13+, affected by sexual violence in the Forth Valley area.
Vision and services:As a feminist organisation our ultimate vision is a world where everyone is safe from sexual violence. Our overarching vision and values guide us to ensures that safety and wellbeing is always at the core of our activities which include one to one support by phone, on-line or in person; group support and social activities; criminal justice advocacy; and prevention and raising awareness.
What we are looking for:
Trustee: Whether you are an experienced Trustee or looking to take your first steps onto a board, we want to hear from you.
Treasurer: Whether you are an experienced Treasurer or looking to take up the position for the first time, we want to hear from you. You do not have to be a qualified accountant for the role, but an ability to read and understand financial statements and knowledge of financial risks and processes is important.
For more information and to apply, you can follow the Goodmoves links below:
https://goodmoves.com/vacancy/a4s3z00000xnaiXAAQ/board-trustees
COVID-19 UPDATE
Following the recent COVID-19 updates, FVRCC are suspending face-to-face appointments until further notice. Our priority is to keep our service users safe.
We are offering support sessions via telephone. If you are currently receiving support we will be in touch to arrange this.
We will still be accepting referrals but initial sessions will not take place face-to-face at this time and instead telephone sessions will be offered as an alternative. If you would like to make a referral, you can contact us through support@forthvalleyrapecrisis.org.uk or phone the office at 01786 439244.
We understand that this might be difficult for our service users and we are doing everything we can to ensure access to support is maintained. The Rape Crisis Scotland Helpline is also available from 6pm-midnight every night at 08088 01 03 02.
The office will remain open, for general enquiries please email contact@forthvalleyrapecrisis.org.uk or call 01786 439244.
Reclaim the Night 2020
Reclaim the Night is back with a new date! On Thursday the 12th of March, to coincide with International Women's Day celebrations, Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre will be holding a march and afterparty in Stirling.
We will assemble at Stirling Castle Esplanade car park from 6.30pm to leave for 7pm. The march will make its way through the city towards the afterparty at The Green Lounge, Stirling Indoor Bowling Club, Riverside, FK8 1UE at 8pm.
Glow sticks, lights, placards, and things to make noise are not only welcome but encouraged!
Please let us know if you have any access requirements, or if there is anything we can do to make the march feel safer for you.
The afterparty will feature a raffle, stalls, warm food and some inspiring speakers.
To support our work and the march you can donate on our Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/forthvalley-rapecrisiscentre
We hope to see you there!
RCS Helpline Festive Availability 2019
Over the festive period the Rape Crisis Scotland national helpline (08088 010302) will remain open.
The helpline will be available from 7-11pm on the following days:
- Tuesday 24th
- Wednesday 25th
- Thursday 26th
- Friday 27th
- Saturday 28th
- Sunday 29th
- Wednesday 1st Jan
Forth Valley Consent Cafés | 4th, 5th, and 9th Dec 2019
FVRCC will be holding three Consent Café events for women and girls throughout the Forth Valley during the 16 Days of Action. Join us on a drop-in basis to discuss the importance of consent in healthy relationships, as well as consent and the law.
STIRLING: Wednesday 4th December
Riverbank Resource Centre, Riverside, James St, FK8 1TZ
Facebook event link here.
BALFRON: Thursday 5th December
Doyles Cafe, 80 Buchanan St, Balfron, G63 0TW
Facebook event link here.
CALLANDER: Monday 9th December
Callander Hostel (Function Room), 6 Bridgend, Callander, FK17 8AH
Facebook event link here.
See individual event posters below.
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