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  • Board Member
    with Dunfermline Greenspace

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO99889 - Created/last updated: 02/10/2024



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    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.

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    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 DetailsBoard meetings take place at Dunfermline Greenspace, Caretakers House, Baldridgeburn Community Centre, KY12 9EH.

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

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