supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Board Member/Trustee
with Fife Law Centre.
| About this opportunity: | Fife Law Centre was established in 2009 and is a registered charity, as a company limited by guarantee • It is the product of the vision of local agencies and providers who saw a need for accessible and specialist legal services for clients served by the Third Sector in Fife • These founding agencies are now their partners as they seek to provide for those with unmet legal needs • Fife Law Centre is currently seeking to recruit Board members with various skills, including financial management, third sector experience, and knowledge of statutory bodies e • g • local government and health • The purpose of the Board is to set the strategic direction of, and secure the resources for, Fife Law Centre, and to work with the Principal Solicitor to support the delivery of services • The current focus of legal work is on cases of homelessness, welfare law, employment cases and supporting victims of domestic violence • | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training provided: | New board members will be given a full induction to the board and charity, and will be given ongoing support by the chairperson and other board members. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Mileage rates per HMRC guidelines, paid on submission of claim. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Experience required: | Fife Law Centre is currently seeking to recruit Board members with various skills, including financial management, third sector experience, and knowledge of statutory bodies e.g. local government and health. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Application process: | Application Form; Interview | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Travel Details | 5/6 Meetings held on face-to-face basis in Fife as well as online via ZOOM. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |