voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Get On Board! A board member volunteering opportunity...
Museum Trustee
with Scottish Fisheries Museum TrustVolunteer Opportunity No. VO103151 - Created/last updated: 27/05/2025
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Located in Anstruther, the Scottish Fisheries Museum was founded in 1969, to collect, record and interpret the history of the fishing industry in Scotland. The museum is a registered charity, and holds over 65,000 artefacts, including two operational vessels. It is an Accredited museum and holds a Recognised collection of national significance.
As a Board Member, you will play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of the organisation, fostering excellence, and contributing to the enrichment of the communities it serves.
This role would suit passionate people committed to the values of The Scottish Fisheries Museum, who are able to offer their time to support its strategic direction.
The Museum wants to connect with and learn from a variety of perspectives and networks, especially those currently under-represented within our organisation. You wouldn't be expected to represent specific groups, but to bring your full self, life experience and unique lens.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Training provided: Initial induction and background information on the Trust, Committee structures, strategic planning and wider sector; ongoing mentoring and support from existing Board Members and the Chair. Access to external training and development as required. Experience required: No specific requirements for experience were provided by the organisation. Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; PVG membership required Travel Details Scottish Fisheries Museum, St Ayles, Harbourhead, Anstruther, Fife, KY10 3AB. Meetings are every two months, on-site and online. What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity please call us on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form: You can print these opportunity details.
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Director, Trustee, Board/Committee member or Governor?!
Organisations have different names for the volunteers who are responsible for the running of the organisation - some are called Board members, some are Committee members, some may use the word Director for example. Broadly speaking, they mean the same thing - the people at the top who are ultimately responsible! These are important roles (for which training and support is available) and without volunteers at board level voluntary sector organisations could not exist.Help and Support
Call us to arrange an appointmentGive us a call on 0800 389 6046 to arrange an appointment to chat with our staff about what opportunities are available - at Board/Committee level as well as operational opportunities. Meetings can be arranged outside of the office in some cases.
Register with us
Fill out our registration form and a member of staff will then get in touch with you to discuss volunteering options to suit you.
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