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...
Trustee
with Home-Start DunfermlineVolunteer Opportunity No. VO101248 - Created/last updated: 06/09/2024
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Home-Start Dunfermline is a local charity committed to supporting families with children under five. They provide practical and emotional support to help parents give their children the best start in life. Their volunteers visit families at home, offering tailored support.
They are looking to welcome new Trustees who can bring expertise, skills, and passion enabling them to innovate and build a sustainable future. As a Trustee, you will:
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the charity's strategic plans.
- Ensure the charity is operating within its legal and financial requirements.
- Support and guide the charity's leadership team, offering advice and expertise.
- Attend regular board meetings and participate in sub-committees as needed.
- Act as an ambassador for Home-Start Dunfermline within the community.
By joining their Board of Trustees, you will gain valuable governance experience, develop new skills, and be part of a supportive and dynamic team.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays 
Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Training provided: Trustees will be given an induction to the charity and board, and will have ongoing support from the chair and other board members. Experience required: As a trustee, you should have: - A commitment to the mission and values of Home-Start Dunfermline. - Experience or interest in charity governance, finance, HR, fundraising, or community engagement. - Strong communication and team-working skills. - Ability to dedicate time to attend meetings and engage with charity activities. - Previous experience as a trustee is beneficial but not essential. Restrictions on who can volunteer
PVG certificate requiredApplication process: Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview Travel Details Meetings are normally held on Zoom with some face to face meetings in the Homestart Office (41 Bruce Street Dunfermline) or held locally in central Dunfermline. 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.
Register with us
Fill out our registration form and a member of staff will then get in touch with you to discuss volunteering options to suit you.
Are you currently a Board member?
If you'd like advice, information or training for you and/or fellow board members then please contact us - almost all of our board support is provided at no cost! Get in touch using the details above - we're here to help and bring significant expertise as well as experience of supporting hundreds of board members and boards over recent years.