Chairperson Position (Voluntary)

Are you interested in serving your community?

Fingal Counselling Service (FCS) is a community-based service based in Swords providing counselling to the people of the greater Fingal area for over 30 years.

FCS is looking to recruit a person to work as Chairperson for its voluntary Management Committee for a minimum of 2 years. The Chairperson plays a valuable and vital role in the day-to-day operation and growth of the service.

The Role: 

The Chairperson will hold a leadership role in supporting and guiding the Management Committee overseeing the service, and ensuring that FCS continues to meet its mission and values. As Chairperson, you will:

• Provide leadership and direction to the Management Committee to achieve goals of the organisation.
• Ensure effective practice and support with regulatory obligations.
• Facilitate regular committee meetings.
• Work closely with Committee members to monitor the organisation’s performance, policies, and finances.
• Act as the key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Advocate the FCS mission and promote the value of mental health support in the wider community.
• Provide support, encouragement, and oversight to ensure the smooth functioning of the service.

Essential Skills/ Criteria: 

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual with:

• Leadership experience, ideally in a governance, board or committee setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate.
• Organisational and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to guide the development and future growth of FCS.
• Excellent IT skills with a knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• A strong commitment to the values of community service, confidentiality, and inclusion.

Experience in the community, voluntary, or health/mental health sectors would be an advantage but not essential.

Additional Information:

Approx. 12 hours per month, including monthly Committee meetings and preparation time. Minimum commitment of two years to ensure continuity. The candidate is subject to Garda Vetting and receipt of satisfactory references.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letting to fingalcounsellingrecruit@gmail.com on or before 30th May 2025

For further information about Fingal Counselling Service, please visit our website www.counsellingatfingal.com.