supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Trustee
with Home-Start East Fife.
About this opportunity: | The trustees hold Home-Start in trust for current and future beneficiaries by:
* providing leadership and direction within the ethos of Home-Start
* ensuring thethe organisation has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction
* being responsible for the effective performance and management of the the organisation
* ensuring the the organisation complies with legal and regulatory requirements, the objects of the the organisation, the governing documents including the Home-Start Handbook, the Home-Start Agreement and quality standards
* securing and guarding the the organisation's assets and taking care of their security, deployment and proper application
* ensuring that the the organisation's governance is of the highest possible standard
* undertaking an ambassadorial role for the the organisation
* appointing sub-committees and agreeing their terms of reference and membership • | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | no upper age limit has been specified | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Volunteer trustees can attend the Course of Preparation which runs for approximately 40 hours - usually one day per week for 8 weeks. There is also a Trustee Information pack available | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Monthly expenses form to be completed and public transport costs reimbursed or national rate for car usage | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | People with management, committee, financial experience. People with knowledge of the voluntary sector. Anyone interested in assisting us in achieving our aims. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; PVG membership required; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | Committee meetings take place at Home-Start East Fife offices in St Andrews approximately every six weeks; travel to and from committee meetings can be reimbursed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |