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Vice Chairperson (St Andrews)

Volunteering opportunity with Headway North East Fife

Organisation
Headway North East Fife
Type
Committee Work
Benefits
Physical Disability
Age
18 to 100
Expenses
Yes – Out of pocket expenses will be paid.
Saltire Awards
Yes, this opportunity counts towards the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12 to 25
Taster
No taster session for this opportunity
Reference
VO101500 Board or trustee role · updated 7 October 2026

About this opportunity

Be a Vice Chairperson for a charity providing vital support and information for people with brain injury, their families and carers.

Build your experience and share your skills for Fife Headway. This role is vital to help them run the work that they do. The role is varied and may include the following:

Planning the annual cycle of board meetings and set the agendas; chairing and facilitating the board meetings; giving directions to board policy making; monitoring that decisions taken at board meetings are implemented; representing the organisation at appropriate events, meetings or functions; acting as a spokesperson for the organisation where appropriate; attend monthly board meetings, participate in other tasks as they arise from time to time, such as interviewing new staff, helping with fundraising; keep informed about the activities of the organisation and wider issues which affect its work.

New role holders within the board are needed as due to a mixture of health and personal reasons, the current volunteers are seeking to step down.

Monthly board meetings will be held both on zoom and face to face when appropriate. Meetings are arranged to suit those attending.

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What you need to know

Training

Headway will offer support as required, including an induction covering an understanding of brain injuries.

You are also welcome to attend free training on Roles & Responsibilities of a Board Member that Fife Voluntary Action provide.

Experience

Leadership skills • Tact and diplomacy • Good communication and interpersonal skills • Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences • an ability to work effectively as a member of a team

Restrictions
No restrictions were specified.
How to apply

Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; PVG membership required; References; Trial Period

Travel

Headway North East Fife
St Davids Centre 23 Albany Park
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 8BP

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