voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Board Trustee Volunteer Opportunity No. VO99440 - Created/last updated: 13/02/2024 | Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | Seascape is the leading charity provider of support services for people with visual impairment in Fife. We offer a range of services including information, advice, rehabilitation, technology training, befriending and social groups. They are looking for Trustees to join their Board. To enable Seescape to meet its aims, the role of Trustees is to: -set and maintain the vision, mission and values -develop direction, strategy and planning -ensure the organisation has the appropriate structure and resources for its work -establish policies and procedures to govern organisational activity, including guidance for the board, volunteers and staff -establish and manage systems for reporting and monitoring -manage risk and ensure compliance and accountability with our governing document, external regulators and the law -make certain that the financial affairs of the organisation are conducted properly and are accurately reported | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | We have a yearly Board away day to develop Trustees. The Board is supported by the CEO and Operations Manager | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Reasonable travel costs are reimbursed at 45p per mile if using a private car. Public transport costs will be reimbursed on submission of receipts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | They are keen to hear from people who have the following skills and experience:
-IT / digital, including digital transformation and improvements
-Accounting / finance
-Business management, including planning, development and change
-Human resources
-Legal expertise
-Accessible technology and/or digital
-Fundraising and income generation
-Marketing and communications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | Yes: A comprehensive induction will be provided | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | Board meets 6 times per year and meetings last up to 3 hours. Meetings can be in person or via Teams. Our office is based in Glenrothes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |