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Trustee

Volunteering opportunity with S.T.A.N.D

Organisation
S.T.A.N.D
Type
Committee Work
Benefits
Health/Hospitals/Hospices
Age
18 to 100
Expenses
Yes – Travel expenses are reimbursed within a reasonable distance of KY1 1JF.
Saltire Awards
Yes, this opportunity counts towards the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12 to 25
Taster
No taster session for this opportunity
Reference
VO106381 Board or trustee role · updated 28 July 2026

About this opportunity

Make a real difference to people living with dementia and their families.

STAND is a Fife charity led by people with lived experience of dementia. The charity believe that life doesn’t stop with a diagnosis — people can continue to grow, connect and enjoy new experiences. Nine trustees currently sit on STAND's Board of Trustees and, as a peer-led charity, three (including the Chairperson) live with dementia, three are/were carers and three have professional backgrounds.

The organisation are currently seeking the following new Trustees to share their experience, talents, and passions:

Trustees (ideally with experience in fundraising, campaigning, marketing, HR, creative pursuits or digital technology would also be beneficial).

Insight or personal experience of dementia or caring responsibilities would be an advantage. The STAND team is friendly and supportive, and you will be working with the charity's Development Lead and Administration Officer alongside trustees, volunteers, staff and members of the charity

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

Trustee’s will be inducted into the organisation and appropriate training provided as and when required.

Experience

The organisation are keen to hear from individuals with experience in fundraising, campaigning, marketing, HR, creative pursuits or digital technology would also be beneficial.

Restrictions
No restrictions were specified.
How to apply

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

Travel

The Board of Trustees is timetabled to convene every six weeks during office hours in person in central Kirkcaldy and the AGM takes place in a hotel in Kirkcaldy on a Saturday in the autumn.

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