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Volunteering Opportunity: VO101822

  • Scouts Trustee
    with Dunfermline Scouts.

    Created/last updated: 13/11/2024


    About this opportunity:Week by week, Scouts volunteers empower thousands of young people aged 4 to 25 to try new things, make new friends and stand on their own two feet
     •  You don't have to work with young people to give them skills for life
     •  They are looking for trustees for their Dunfermline groups
     •  As a trustee, you will have responsibility for the running of the group, and will work as a team with other trustees to make decisions, handle group finances, resolve issues and plan ahead
     •  You don't need any previous experience as a trustee, and training will be given
     •  You don't need to have been a Scout when you were younger
     •  Whatever your skillset, lend a hand for as little or as much time as you can spare, and they promise you'll get more out of it than you put in
     •  Sounds fun? Worthwhile? It is
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    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:Volunteers will have safety, safeguarding and GDPR training, as well as having the opportunity to engage in first aid and further ongoing learning. Support is given by the group leader and other trustees.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Expenses can be discussed on a case by case basis.

    Experience required:No previous experience is required, as long as volunteers are enthusiastic about supporting a charity that helps children and young people gain experience and confidence, and have fun. Good organisational and team work skills would be a plus.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References

    Taster available?Yes: Volunteers are welcome to attend for a taster session before signing up to volunteer.

    Travel DetailsThere are opportunities for team members in 10 Scout groups in Dunfermline, Carnock, Limekilns, and Crossford. The locations for these are Berrylaw Place, Piggies Lane, Viewfield Church, Carron Grove, Garvock Bank, St Leonard's Church, Abbeyview in Dunfermline; Carnock and Gowkhall Community Centre; Brucehaven Road, Limekilns; and George V Park.

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.