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 Families First St AndrewsVolunteer Opportunity No. VO75848 - Created/last updated: 22/11/2024
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Families First is a small independent Charity working with children aged 5 - 16 years, living in North East Fife who are facing adversity. The challenges children face include neurodiversity, poor physical and mental wellbeing and social problems such as isolation and poverty. Our overall objectives are to strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of children, young people and their parents and carers. Our Trustees are all volunteers and offer strategic guidance and provide a governance role to Families First as an organisation. Our Trustees are looking for new members who can offer their skills and expertise to support Families First's mission: "Families First will work alongside children, young people and their families, experiencing disadvantage and adversity living in North East Fife." Along with your skills and expertise, the Trustees are looking for people who value the difference small charities can make to local communities.
Our Trustees give approximately 16 hours per annum plus additional hours you may wish to become involved in.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays 
Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Training provided: A full induction pack will be provided including policy, procedure, good practice guidance, business plans and annual reports. The manager will discuss a PowerPoint presentation on becoming a Trustee and introduce our children's services. Additionally, all Trustees must attend the mandatory volunteer training which covers topics such as Children's Services, Child and Adult Protection, Managing Behaviour and an Induction Evening. Experience required: We are an inclusive organisation and as such welcome experience in business and finance, digital and IT, fundraising, and work with children and/or families, lived experience. Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References Travel Details The Families First premises is Rose Lane Centre, 2 Rose Lane, c/o 132 South Street, St Andrews KY16 9EW. Meetings are normally arranged here or in St Andrews. 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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