voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Board Member Volunteer Opportunity No. VO99889 - Created/last updated: 02/10/2024 | Opportunity |
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: | All new board members will have induction to their role and ongoing support from existing board members. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Expenses reimbursed at 45p per mile. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Dunfermline Greenspace is ideally looking for trustees with experience of accounting, business, or charity development, however a connection to Dunfermline and a passion for restoring community greenspaces is most important. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | 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. |