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...
Trustee
with PICTS (Poverty Intervention Charity Transforming Scotland)Volunteer Opportunity No. VO103682 - Created/last updated: 18/08/2026
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: PICTS is dedicated to alleviating poverty and assisting those in need in Scotland by providing essential care packages, food, clothing and long-term support for veterans, homeless and those living in poverty.
They require two trustees to join their Board and share their skills and expertise to support the charity’s mission and aims. The trustees must live in Cowdenbeath or the surrounding area to meet funding requirements. The trustees will attend monthly face to face board meetings and ad hoc meetings such as the AGM.
As a trustee you will contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation, ensure the charity is meeting its financial and legal obligations, review Board reports and take responsibility for the leadership and management of the organisation.
All trustees are expected to take on additional duties when required. This could include a shift at the community hub.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays 
Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Training provided: An induction to the role will be provided and ongoing training and support will also be provided. The volunteer will have the opportunity to attend training relating to the roles and responsibilities of a trustee. Experience required: This role is suitable for anyone interested in the aims of the charity. Some experience would be desirable but is not essential. Good communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills are required and the ability to work well as part of a team. Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; References; Trial Period Travel Details Board meetings are held on the last Wednesday or Thursday of every month on site at 12 Thistle Street, Cowdenbeath which is accessible by private and public transport. Meetings last between 2 – 3 hours 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
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