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  • Trustee
    with The Strathmartine Trust

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO100717 - Created/last updated: 16/01/2025



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    About this opportunity:The Strathmartine Trust was founded in 1999 with the aim of supporting the study, research and education of Scottish history. Based in St Andrews, the Trust offers self-catering accommodation for visiting scholars, and has a library and study space for researchers. The Trust also offers awards and grants, and maintains a community profile, hosting seminars and other events, supporting local and national historians to share their research and ideas.
    Trustees are expected to attend, virtually or in person, a minimum of four Trustee Meetings each year; occasionally, additional meetings are organised to discuss grant applications or other significant matters. In addition to the time taken to prepare for and attend meetings, Trustees will need to allocate time to reading and evaluating applications during the annual grant award process. It is expected that Trustees will also remain engaged and interested in the day-to-day operation of the Strathmartine Centre and Press.

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:13
    Maximum age:99
    Training provided:The new Trustees will meet with existing Trustees and the Director of Operations to discuss the role, answer questions, and receive support when engaging with the Trust's various activities. Applications should be sent to [email protected], and take the form of a one-page letter outlining your suitability for the post, along with a short CV (no more than two pages in length). Prospective Trustees will be considered by a panel of representatives of the Trust, who will invite applicants deemed suitable for appointment for an informal interview. The closing date is 9.00am on Wednesday 31st July, 2024.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Trustee posts are not renumerated, but reasonable travel and other related expenses will be reimbursed.

    Experience required:No specific requirements for experience were provided by the organisation.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsMuch of the trustees' work is done at home - but meetings take place at the Trust Office - 2 Kinburn Place, St Andrews KY16 9DT

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is not suitable for Saltire Awards (for volunteers aged 12-25).

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