supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Trustee
with Home-Start Dunfermline.
About this opportunity: | Home-Start offers one to one personalised support for parents with children under five • Home-Start places trained Volunteers alongside parents and support is provided for as long as the family need it • www • home-start-dunfermline • org • uk Trustees make up the governing body of Home-Start Dunfermline and have a responsibility to ensure that the charity's activities are carried out in accordance with the Trustee and Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 • Trustees ensure that the organisation complies with requirements under both Charity and Company Laws, in addition to other laws such as Employment, Health & Safety etc • Board meetings are held bi-monthly and the Trustees take an active part in the discussions and decision-making • Free training on the Roles and Responsibilities of a Trustee is available from FVA • | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Once a trustee has been elected they will work through the Home-Start induction programme. The programme will be supported, throughout, by the information and guidance within the Governance Handbook. Free training on the Roles and Responsibilities of a Trustee is available from FVA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - 45p per mile + expenses incurred. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Interest in family welfare, good communication, good team player.
Trustees bring their own current skills and experience to the role.
A full induction programme is in place. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; PVG membership required; References; Trial Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | Home-Start Dunfermline, 41 Bruce Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7AG | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |