Meet The Team:
Directors
All of the Board of Directors’ offer their knowledge and time on a voluntary basis and are committed to the success of Wearsidefirst.
Joe Lawson Sheila Phillips Bill Deans Gordon Girvan Owen Rooks Frank Wotton |
Chairperson Director Director Director (Non Executive) (Non Executive) (Director) |
Credit Committee Kay O’Hara |
Supervisory Committee Frank Wotton |
Personnel Committee Joe Lawson |
Information on how to become a Director of Wearsidefirst
Wearsidefirst Credit Union is governed by its Board of Directors’.
All Directors’ are members of Wearsidefirst Credit Union and committed to the ethos of the Credit Union movement.
The Board of Directors’ are responsible for the general control, direction and management of the affairs, funds and records of the Credit Union.
The Board of Directors’ meet on a monthly basis at a pre-arranged time and venue.
Any member of Wearsidefirst Credit Union can put themselves forward to be a Director; the process requires the completion of a nomination form and election to the board.
Should you require further information on how to become a Director
telephone Head Office on 0191 5147 491.
Staff
Our friendly staff are available Monday – Friday
9.30am – 4.30pm
Ruth Blair Janet Beck |
Office Manager Member Services Officer Member Services Officer |
Job Vacancies at Wearsidefirst will appear here from time to time.
Volunteers
Wearsidefirst have over 30 volunteers’ offering their time to run our Collection Points throughout Sunderland. Wearsidefirst would not be able to operate without the added support and commitment of all our volunteers’.
If you would like to meet any of our volunteers’ please visit any of our Collection Points:
Community Link Team
25a Villette Road, Hendon, Sunderland SR2 8RN
Open Mondays 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Southwick
SNYP Building, Southwick Road, Southwick, Sunderland
Open Thursdays 9.30am – 11.00am
ELCAP
Brickgarth, Easington Lane, Houghton le Spring, DH5 0LE
Open Thursdays 10.00am – 2.00pm
Pallion Action Group
5 Eastmoor Road, Pallion, Sunderland SR4 6QW
Open Tuesdays 10.00am – 12 noon and 1.00pm – 3.00pm
New View
36 St Lukes Terrace, Pallion, Sunderland SR4 6NQ
Open Mon - Fri 9.00am – 3.00pm
Houghton Methodists Church
Mautland Street, Houghton le Spring
Open Fridays 9.30am – 10.30am
Washington Millennium Centre
The Oval, Concord, Washington, NE37 2QD
Open Wednesdays 10.00am – 12.00 noon
Swan Street Centre
Swan Street, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland
Open Fridays 11.00am – 12 noon
CHANCE
Rickaby Street, East End, Sunderland
Open Tuesdays 10.00am - 12.00 noon
How do I become a Volunteer for Wearsidefirst
What we ask for:
- A few hours of your time per week
- Commitment to making Wearsidefirst successful
What we offer:
- Full Induction and Training
- Full support
- Additional training to assist with the development of skills (Assisting people back into employment)
The Process: We ask that all volunteers read through the volunteer pack (available from Head Office) and complete the following forms: Application Form; Equal Opportunity Form; Declaration of Confidentiality and Volunteer Agreement. These should then be returned to our Head Office marked for the attention of Ruth Blair.
You will then be invited to an informal interview to discuss all volunteering and training opportunities available.
You will be requested to attend an Induction and Training Course, which will possibly be followed by work experience at a current Collection Point. This will allow you to cover what was covered in the training session.
Once you are completely comfortable with the training you will be allocated a Collection Point to work with another volunteer a few hours per week.
Skills: No experience necessary as full training is provided.
Skills gained through Wearsidefirst volunteering include:
- People Skills
- Communication Skills
- Administration Skills
- Sales and Marketing Skills (Optional)
If you have any questions about the volunteering opportunities available then please contact Ruth Blair on 0191 514 7491
Volunteer Information Pack Please email our team to request a copy of the volunteer information pack.