supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Board Member
with Fairway Fife.
| About this opportunity: | Fairway Fife is a Peer Mentoring Charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autism from 16 years of age • They are making a positive difference by recruiting professionally supported committed volunteers who can support their young adults on their exciting journey • Using a variety of activities and experiences, caring relationships can be formed and both young adults and peer mentors� lives may be enhanced from the benefits gained, helping them to achieve their highest potential • They are now looking for board members to support the direction and management of the charity • Board members will attend meetings, make decisions on the direction of the charity, ensure good governance and act as an ambassador for the charity • Confidentiality would be of the highest importance • | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Minimum age: | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum age: | 99 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training provided: | Training is in-house and tailored to individual through FVA, Fife Council and Youth 1st. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Public transport costs or mileage at 45p per mile. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Experience required: | Non-judgemental, keen, enthusiastic attitude, good team worker with practical skills and experience. Good communication and organisational skills. Have MS Word and basic IT skills. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Application process: | Application Form; Interview; PVG membership required; References; Trial Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Travel Details | Unit 23, Dunfermline Business Centre, Izatt Avenue. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |