Volunteering Opportunity: VO104488

• Trustee
  with The Central Park Community Trust.

  Created/last updated: 18/11/2025

  
  

  About this opportunity:	Help us continue to grow and make a difference in the Cowdenbeath Area! The Central Park Community Trust aka Cowden in the Community was formed as the Charitable arm of Cowdenbeath Football Club in 2021 to promote health and wellbeing initiatives within the Cowdenbeath Area  •  From initially providing football sessions for children and adults, the Trust has grown to provide physical and wellbeing activity sessions for ages 18 months to 80 plus years  •  The Board of 5 Trustees, 2 full time staff and part time staff delivered over 2500 individual sessions in 2024/25  •  Working with partners including the Scottish Football Association and Active Fife, the Trust is delivering Scottish Government funded programmes within local Primary and High Schools which seek to tackle issues caused by inequality and poverty  •  As our organisation grows and increases its scope, the Trust needs enthusiastic people to help take it to the next level
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	Staff will provide induction training and Trustees will provide ongoing support
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Payment of travel expenses will be considered on an individual basis
  Experience required:	Prior experience is not essential but experience in Charity governance, finance and legal matters would be beneficial. Community minded with a willingness to help and inspire others.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Informal Chat; PVG membership required
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	Meetings take place every month on a Wednesday evening in Cowdenbeath
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.