Work with us
Our organisation works with vulnerable adults with long-term conditions, mental health challenges, autism and learning disability. We use the term trainees and offer a range of services which promote learning leading to enhanced independence.
The services include, but are not limited to, independent travel, basic life skills, digital awareness and safety, healthy choices, confidence building, all things money, safe relationships, in-work training, exploring the world of work and getting ready for work.
We have a weekly Get Creative Art Group, run by our Resident Artist and supported by a volunteer artist. Therapeutic chatting-together groups, a men’s wellbeing group, and a creative wellbeing workshop, take place regularly.
In addition to this we have the GO to Work club, and this programme is moving to become accredited. We work with families, carers and their cared-for, offering unpaid carer support groups in Stonehaven and Peterhead.
The structure of the organisation
Members
We operate a two-tier membership: Affiliate and Full Member. Affiliate members are invited to all AGMs, general meetings, and consultations on future developments at Grampian Opportunities. This membership option does not enable you to vote on Grampian Opportunities matters, nor stand as a trustee. Full members, in addition to the affiliate member benefits, can vote at AGMs and general meetings, as well as standing for election as trustees.
Board
The Board holds regular meetings and controls the activities of the organisation. The Board has overall responsibility for the governance and financial sustainability of the organisation. The people who serve on the Board are referred to as Non-Executive Directors (Trustees). The Board must have a minimum of three Non-Executive Directors at any time, and the maximum number is nine.
Becoming a member
- Membership is open to anyone aged 18 and over who upholds the organisation’s aims and purposes and wishes to support the organisation. Employees and volunteers of the organisation are not eligible for membership.
- Any person wishing to become a member must complete the membership form. The application should be returned to the Charity Administrator. Applications are then considered by the Board at the next Board meeting.
- Memberships must be renewed annually, and the Board keeps a register of all members.
Current vacancies
There are no current positions, but please get in touch if you are interested. For an informal discussion about a vacancy, call our office on 01467 629675 and ask for Lisa Taylor.