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Management Board Trustee

Volunteering opportunity with Home-Start Cowdenbeath

Organisation
Home-Start Cowdenbeath
Type
Committee Work
Benefits
Families
Age
18 to 100
Expenses
Yes – Mileage is 66p per mile and bus fares are reimbursed.
Saltire Awards
Yes, this opportunity counts towards the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12 to 25
Taster
No taster session for this opportunity
Reference
VO103456 Board or trustee role · updated 8 January 2026

About this opportunity

Home-Start Cowdenbeath Area are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join their Board of Trustees. This is a rewarding opportunity to help shape the future of a valued local charity that supports families with young children through challenging times. As a Trustee, you'll contribute your skills and experience to guide their strategic direction, ensure good governance, and support the continued delivery of high-quality services.

Home-Start Cowdenbeath Area is particularly interested in people with backgrounds in finance, HR, legal, fundraising, or early years, but welcome applications from anyone passionate about supporting families. You don't need prior board experience just a willingness to learn and get involved.

If you want to make a real impact in your community, build valuable experience, and be part of a friendly and supportive team, this is the perfect role for you.

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

Home Start offer a hybrid preparation course with online modules and face to face sessions. Supervision with the Co-ordinator every 6 weeks and opportunities for extra training.

Experience

To be a Trustee for Home-Start Cowdenbeath, they are looking for people who believe in family support and early intervention who can offer practical and strategic input. You must be trustworthy and committed, ideally, with a mix of skills and experiences around governance, child protection but training around this can be provided.

Restrictions
No restrictions were specified.
How to apply

Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; PVG membership required; References

Travel

Trustees attend quarterly board meetings, with occasional additional involvement. Meetings are done either face to face in Home Start Cowdenbeath premises (170 High Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9NH) or on Zoom video calls.

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