supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Board Directors
with Trust in Fife.
| About this opportunity: | Trust in Fife is a homeless charity and voluntary organisation which provides a range of services to homeless people throughout Fife • They are a Scottish registered charity, a company limited by guarantee, and their activities are regulated by the Care Inspectorate • They are looking for people who have an interest in their work to join their voluntary Board of Directors • They are looking for individuals who have lived experience of homelessness and landlords or letting agents who work in the private rented sector, who can help them to shape their services to better support people in that situation and have a genuine desire to be involved • | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training provided: | New board members are given information about the organisation set up and opportunity to tour the sites and meet with employees. They are provided with an induction handbook including training on data protection and confidentiality and have opportunities to meet with CEO and other board members for ongoing training. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Mileage is paid at 45p per mile. Public transport rates are reimbursed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Experience required: | A background in the private rented sector, work in a letting agency or are a private landlord. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Application process: | Application Form; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Travel Details | Newcraigs Church, Forres Drive, Kirkcaldy. Car parking available. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |