voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Get On Board! A board member volunteering opportunity...
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with The Strathmartine TrustVolunteer Opportunity No. VO100717 - Created/last updated: 16/01/2025
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: The Strathmartine Trust was founded in 1999 with the aim of supporting the study, research and education of Scottish history. Based in St Andrews, the Trust offers self-catering accommodation for visiting scholars, and has a library and study space for researchers. The Trust also offers awards and grants, and maintains a community profile, hosting seminars and other events, supporting local and national historians to share their research and ideas.
Trustees are expected to attend, virtually or in person, a minimum of four Trustee Meetings each year; occasionally, additional meetings are organised to discuss grant applications or other significant matters. In addition to the time taken to prepare for and attend meetings, Trustees will need to allocate time to reading and evaluating applications during the annual grant award process. It is expected that Trustees will also remain engaged and interested in the day-to-day operation of the Strathmartine Centre and Press.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays 
Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Training provided: The new Trustees will meet with existing Trustees and the Director of Operations to discuss the role, answer questions, and receive support when engaging with the Trust's various activities. Applications should be sent to [email protected], and take the form of a one-page letter outlining your suitability for the post, along with a short CV (no more than two pages in length). Prospective Trustees will be considered by a panel of representatives of the Trust, who will invite applicants deemed suitable for appointment for an informal interview. The closing date is 9.00am on Wednesday 31st July, 2024. Experience required: No specific requirements for experience were provided by the organisation. Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Application Form Travel Details Much of the trustees' work is done at home - but meetings take place at the Trust Office - 2 Kinburn Place, St Andrews KY16 9DT What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity please call us on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form: You can print these opportunity details.
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Director, Trustee, Board/Committee member or Governor?!
Organisations have different names for the volunteers who are responsible for the running of the organisation - some are called Board members, some are Committee members, some may use the word Director for example. Broadly speaking, they mean the same thing - the people at the top who are ultimately responsible! These are important roles (for which training and support is available) and without volunteers at board level voluntary sector organisations could not exist.Help and Support
Call us to arrange an appointmentGive us a call on 0800 389 6046 to arrange an appointment to chat with our staff about what opportunities are available - at Board/Committee level as well as operational opportunities. Meetings can be arranged outside of the office in some cases.
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Fill out our registration form and a member of staff will then get in touch with you to discuss volunteering options to suit you.
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