supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteer Minutes Secretary
with Sustainable Cupar.
About this opportunity: | The volunteer will support Sustainable Cupar, a SCIO since 2011 • Trustees (all volunteers themselves) are expanding activities to promote Cupar as a thriving, sustainable, future-proof community • The trustees are a friendly and community-spirited group, now seeking an additional volunteer to increase capacity • Sustainable Cupar has designed an active travel network and has signed walking/cycling routes across the town • We re-instated the Moor Road core path to Ceres • Sustainable Cupar is now planning a route, away from traffic, linking south to north • Trustees engage with planners and developers to optimise the sustainability of all new builds in the town, particularly pressurizing for heat networks, solar power and achieve travel permeability • The Fruit and Blossom Group (FAB) has delivered a Community Soft Fruit Cage at Elmwood House and a Community Orchard at Millfield, with interpretation board and beautiful outdoor furniture • FAB offers training in fruit-growing and members enjoy working and learning together • | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 99 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | The volunteer will participate in the training offered to Trustees, Potential Trustees and Volunteers regarding the benefits and responsibilities of participating SCIOs. The volunteer will be 'assigned' to a Trustee who will offer training in all aspects of the post. That Trustee will act as a mentor for the volunteer. Fife Voluntary Action may also provide support. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Not usually paid but open to negotiation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Good listening, communication and group working skills are needed. IT skills and flexible attitude are also important. Good hand writing necessary. No experience necessary. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | Volunteers in 16 - 18 age group are very welcome. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Informal Chat | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | Yes: Come along to a meeting to see if it is for you | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | Meetings are generally held in the Fire Station at Millfield in the evenings. Volunteers make their own way there. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |