Volunteering Opportunity: VO99901

• Chair and Trustees
  with Scottish Fisheries Museum Trust.

  Created/last updated: 26/03/2024

  
  

  About this opportunity:	The Scottish Fisheries Museum is seeking a new Chair and Trustees to shape and guide the organisation's future direction  •  They are looking for people who are committed to using their expertise and networks in support of their charitable objectives and goals  •  The Board is responsible for leadership, direction, and oversight to a small team of nineteen, mostly part time, paid staff, plus significant volunteer support, which is vitally important to the museum  •  Located in Anstruther, the Scottish Fisheries Museum was founded in 1969 to collect, record and interpret the history of the fishing industry in Scotland  •  The charity holds over 65,000 artefacts, including historic fishing vessels and two operational vessels, recognised as a collection of national significance  •  The museum has come through the difficult post Covid period, but there are undoubtedly ongoing challenges  •  They are looking to develop their resilience, combining their local context and national significance  •
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	Trustees are given a welcome pack which includes information on the role of a trustee and on the museum. Ongoing support is provided as required and could take the form of mentoring from existing trustees, access to wider support networks and specific training courses.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - The Trust pays public transport rates and reimburses volunteers after each Board meeting.
  Experience required:	They are particularly looking for: -Financial experience, either in the charity or commercial sector - ideally a mixture of both -Experience of developing effective media and communications - as manager or user -Senior operational experience in a museum or third sector organisation -Experience of effective fundraising and successful grant applications/projects -Experience of charity governance and/or legal experience -Experience of working with volunteers
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	Trustees are aiming to move to a regular schedule of formal Board meetings approx. every two months, alternating between on site and remote meetings. Trustees also contribute by serving on committees such as the Resources Committee and any ad hoc commitments including correspondence. The aim is for an annual commitment of 12-15 days.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.