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...
Chair of the Board
with Citizens Advice and Rights FifeVolunteer Opportunity No. VO105431 - Created/last updated: 30/05/2026
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Citizens Advice and Rights Fife (CARF) is an independent charity that provides essential advice and support services across Fife. CARF is looking to appoint a Chair to its Board of Directors. It is a key role within CARF, providing strategic leadership and oversight to ensure CARF delivers its Business Plan, remains financially sustainable and continues to meet the needs of the communities it serves. Working closely with the Chief Executive, the Chair leads an effective, high-performing Board that provides challenge, support and clear strategic direction.
In this role, you will maintain a well-informed view of CARF and the wider third sector landscape, maintain governance boundaries, support the delivery of the Business Plan, lead board meetings effectively, and oversee the performance of CARF.
This is the ideal role for someone with experience of the third sector, who is confident in the responsibilities of charity governance.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Training provided: The Chair will be provided a comprehensive introduction to CARF and their mission. Support will be available from the board. Experience required: Understanding of charity governance and trustee responsibilities Experience in overseeing risk, audit, finance, and performance frameworks A sound understanding of the third sector and social policy issues, such as poverty, housing, employment and welfare benefits Experience in maintaining productive relationships with funders and partner organisations Can confidently lead and manage meetings; building consensus and taking key and difficult decisions when required Strong communication, influencing and diplomacy skills Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Application Form; Interview Travel Details Parts of this role can be undertaken from home. Board meetings usually take place in CARF venues in Fife. 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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