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Board Director

Volunteering opportunity with Trust in Fife

Organisation
Trust in Fife
Type
Committee Work
Benefits
Homeless / Housing
Age
18 to 100
Expenses
Yes – Mileage is paid at 55p per mile. Public transport rates 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
VO106318 Board or trustee role · updated 20 August 2026

About this opportunity

Trust in Fife is a voluntary organisation, providing a range of services to homeless people and people threatened with homelessness throughout Fife. They are a Scottish registered charity, a Company Limited by Guarantee, and their activities are regulated by the Care Inspectorate and the Scottish Governance letting agency regulations.

They are looking for individuals who have a working knowledge of housing and homelessness, who can help them shape their services to better support people in this situation and have a genuine interest in being involved.

They are looking to strengthen their voluntary Board of Directors and are looking for people who have an ability to work as part of a team; an understanding of the pressures facing charitable organisations in the current economic climate; and a genuine interest in being involved.

This role will involve attending board meetings and making decisions for the charity alongside the rest of the board.

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

New board members are given information about the organisation set up and opportunity to tour the sites and meet with employees. They are provided with an induction handbook including training on data protection and confidentiality and have opportunities to meet with CEO and other board members for ongoing training.

Experience

They are looking to strengthen their voluntary Board of Directors and are looking for people who have an ability to work as part of a team; an understanding of the pressures facing charitable organisations in the current economic climate; and a genuine interest in being involved.

Restrictions
No restrictions were specified.
How to apply

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

Travel

Meetings take place in Craig House, Ellon Road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6FB. Car parking available.

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