Volunteering Opportunity: VO104192

• Board Member (Trustee)
  with Dunfermline Advocacy.

  Created/last updated: 03/10/2025

  
  

  About this opportunity:	Dunfermline Advocacy is a small local charity working in West Fife since 1992  •  They bring together local volunteers with vulnerable people, providing long and short-term support, understanding, and friendship to those who need it - they call this Citizen Advocacy  •  Dunfermline Advocacy has a small staff team who support 70+ volunteers every year meaning that the charity is able to support over 150 vulnerable adults across West Fife  •  They support people with physical and learning disabilities, mental health issues, long-term or chronic health conditions, autism and dementia aged 16 and over  •  They are looking for board members to support the direction and governance of the charity  •  Board members will attend meetings, make decisions on the direction of the charity, ensure good governance and act as ambassadors  •  They are seeking applications from people with expertise in the areas of HR, legal, and IT  •
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	New Trustees will be provided with a short Induction program with the Chairperson and Chief Executive, including a copy of the Dunfermline Advocacy Trustee Handbook. New Trustees will also attend the organisation's New Advocate Preparation Course alongside other new volunteers run by the Development Team.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Trustees can claim mileage at 45p per mile or public transport costs for travel to Board meetings.
  Experience required:	Dunfermline Advocacy are looking for people who have a commitment to social justice, inclusion and personal choice. Experience in charity governance, HR IT and legal issues/charity law would be beneficial. Basic IT skills are required as a minimum (MS Teams/Office 365) and a more in depth knowledge of IT issues for small organisations would be a great asset.
  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	The preference is for in-person meetings in the Dunfermline Advocacy office, but Board members are also able to attend meetings remotely by Teams if required.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.