Charity Leadership Scotland

Association of Chief Officers of Scottish Voluntary Organisations (ACOSVO)

Established in 2000, ACOSVO is a membership organisation for voluntary sector CEOs, senior leaders, chairs and vice-chairs. It provides voluntary sector leaders with opportunities to develop, influence and excel through topical annual events; networking; a variety of membership benefits and discounted development services including:

• Free Mentoring
• First Year in Post Service (for Chief Officers)
• Interim Executive Service
• Cross-sector Leadership Exchange Programme
• Leadership Jobs Board, where you can promote voluntary sector governance and current leadership roles for a small fee

Mentoring Service

The ACOSVO Mentoring Service has been developed in line with Scottish Mentoring Network Quality Standards. It matches mentees with one of our experienced mentors offering ACOSVO members support with key issues, challenges and personal development. It enables individuals to reflect on their leadership role in a confidential space, exploring their personal and professional situation and gaining a fresh external perspective from an impartial, non-judgemental mentor. The mentee gains new skills, knowledge and confidence to perform at a higher level and is supported in setting goals to overcome any challenges.

"Mentoring has been just what I've needed - supportive, refreshing, reassuring! It provides a type of space and relationship that I don't have access to in my hectic workplace and has been a great opportunity to 'sense check' many of the things that I've encountered in the role. It's a very special and useful opportunity - so worthwhile!"

For more information about ACOSVO Mentoring Service please visit ACOSVO website

If you have any questions about ACOSVO Mentoring Service or other support we provide, please contact services@acosvo.org.uk