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Volunteering Opportunity: VO101038

  • Board member
    with Fife Forum.

    Created/last updated: 22/01/2025


    About this opportunity:Join a Fife-wide charity to support and develop the effective governance of the organisation
     •  Thier key aim is to listen, provide people with a voice and respond to need by helping people to identify and access the services and resources which help them to remain independent and healthier for as long as is practicable, alongside encouraging people to utilise their own strengths and assets to help improve their circumstances and well-being
     •  As a Board Member you will have a key role in strategic decision-making, ensuring good governance and will be required to carry out your duties in line with legal responsibilities
     •  * Are you keen to support the good governance of a local charity which has people at its core? * Do you possess skills which would support the management of the organisation? * Are you passionate about working to promote inclusion and engagement? They want to hear from you
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    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:16
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:An induction process involves issuing a Governance Brief with a role description and signposting to information and organisations including those which provide training relevant to the role.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Public transport or mileage rates (45p per mile) will be reimbursed

    Experience required:Applicants are expected to be good ambassadors for the organisation and work within the parameters of good governance and the law; they should be inclusive and adopt a non-discriminatory approach. It would be beneficial if applicants have a background in HR, financial management, advocacy (collective and issue based), governance, and community activism.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel Details

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.