voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Committee Member Volunteer Opportunity No. VO100073 - Created/last updated: 16/04/2024 | Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | HDCC (Halbeath and Duloch Community Council) is looking for local residents in the Halbeath and Duloch parts of Dunfermline, from all backgrounds, to get involved with the Community Council and make a difference to their local area. Community Councils are comprised of people who care about their community and want to make it a better place to live. They are keen to attract new members who would be willing to attend their monthly meetings (on the first Monday evening of each month) and enable them to be more active in the community. They are specifically looking for a new Treasurer to manage their finances. Someone with a financial background (or aspiring to a career in finance) would be ideal but no particular experience is required, and training can be provided. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Outgoing Treasurer and Community Council Chair will provide a handover outlining the role; ongoing support provided by other members and volunteers; training sessions offered to Community Council members via Fife Counc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Travel expenses can be discussed on an individual basis. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | There is no specific requirement for committee members, other than being enthusiastic about their local area. For
the Treasurer position, they are looking for someone reliable who either has some experience of managing the
accounts of a voluntary organisation or is willing to learn. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Informal Chat | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | Members of a Community Council must reside within the local area. Monthly meetings are currently held at the
Halbeath Nursery and Community Space, Guttergates Road, Dunfermline. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |