supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Trustee
with Dunfermline Greenspace.
| About this opportunity: | Dunfermline Greenspace is a local organisation set up to benefit the community of Dunfermline and to preserve, restore and improve the environment • They aim to use public greenspace to benefit and protect the wellbeing, health, recreation and leisure of the community, while also providing education, training and volunteering opportunities • They are currently looking for new trustees to join their board • As a board member, you will attend monthly meetings and make decisions on behalf of the charity • If you have a passion for greenspaces, the environment, and heritage, and want to make Dunfermline a better and more accessible place for the local community, this could be the ideal role for you • | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training provided: | There will be an induction to cover the policies and procedures, a trustee pack with organisational information and signposting to relevant training sessions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Expenses reimbursed at 45p per mile or public transport rates. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Experience required: | No specific requirements; however, director/management experience would be a helpful bonus. An interest in preserving and enhancing our green spaces, as well as addressing climate and biodiversity emergencies on a community level, would also be beneficial. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restrictions on who can volunteer | No unspent criminal convictions related to violence, fraud or similar offences. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Travel Details | Board meetings take place at Dunfermline Greenspace, Caretakers House, Baldridgeburn Community Centre, KY12 9EH. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |