Volunteering Opportunity: VO106848

• Trustee
  with Give a Dog a Bone Dunfermline.

  Created/last updated: 05/10/2026

  
  

  About this opportunity:	‘Give a Dog a Bone… and an animal a home’ is a registered charity, founded in 2013  •  They seek to expand their Board members, to support future growth  •  They are a unique and award-winning charity, tackling loneliness for older adults via animal companionship and friendship  •  To meet their aims, they offer two projects: Financial support to the over 60s to adopt a rescue pet companion  •  It’s a WIN/WIN – the person gets a friend, and the animal gets a home  •  ‘Companionship in the Community’ operating four community spaces in Scotland: Shawlands, Troon, Alloa and Dunfermline, which provide older adults a safe space to make new friends, learn new skills and mix with our special team of Companionship Dogs  •  They are looking for our Trustees to make active and insightful contributions to the Board, using their wide-ranging skills, knowledge and experience, to ensure good governance and the development of future strategy  •
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	They will provide information on the roles and responsibilities of Trustee. This is an open and transparent group and support will be provided.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - They reimburse public transport rates within 7 days of meeting taking place.
  Experience required:	They are looking for someone who is passionate about the purpose and goals of Give a Dog a Bone and can demonstrate their commitment and support, has objective judgement and a willingness to speak to their mind, can give adequate time, thought and energy to the role and will act as an ambassador for Give a Dog a Bone. Skills in the areas of either Fundraising and IT are desirable.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Interview; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	Meetings will take place at their Glasgow City Centre office and/or via Zoom. Trustees are responsible for their own travel arrangements, out of pocket expenses can be reimbursed.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.