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  • Board Member
    with Fife Historic Buildings Trust

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO101519 - Created/last updated: 15/10/2024



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    About this opportunity:Fife Historic Buildings Trust inspires and enables visionary conservation projects across Fife. The Trust manages projects to conserve historic buildings at risk across Fife, shares conservation practices and skills through its education and engagement programme and helps communities to appreciate their local heritage. They are currently looking for new trustees to join their board. As a board member you will attend board meetings and make decisions on behalf of the charity. Previous board experience is not necessary and the Trust welcomes applications from all backgrounds as the Trust wants the board to be representative of the beneficiaries that it serves. If you have a passion for conserving the historic buildings of Fife for future generations this may be the ideal role for you.

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:An induction will be provided for the role and will cover the work of FHBT. Formal governance training and annual board development training will also be provided.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Travel expenses will be reimbursed after each meeting at a rate of 45p per mile

    Experience required:Knowledge or experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous but are not essential * Enterprise / business planning, learning and education -Equality & inclusion -Fundraising -IT & Cyber security -Legal, marketing & communications -Natural heritage -Organisational development -Property management, sustainability & climate action

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Interview; References

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsThe Board meets in person across Fife providing an opportunity to visit the Trust's projects, alternatively meetings will take place in Kirkcaldy.

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

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