voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Charity Trustee
with Abbeyfield Society DunfermlineVolunteer Opportunity No. VO101167 - Created/last updated: 19/08/2024
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Are you passionate about making a difference? Could you help enhance the lives of older people?
Abbeyfield Society has provided sheltered housing for older people in this area for over 50 years. It is important to them that residents who make Abbeyfield their home feel secure, can retain independence and have companionship while enjoying good home cooked food daily in a caring and supportive environment.
The Board of Trustees oversee the management of all matters related to Abbeyfield Dunfermline Society with the key responsibility of governance and directing how the society is managed and run in compliance with law.
They welcome a range of skills and experience in e.g. property matters, health and social care, legal, financial, pastoral care and mentoring, environmental, health and safety, information technology.
You would be expected to attend regular Board meetings every 6-8 weeks and keep up with service provision and contribute to decision making.Takes place: Please contact us to find out when this opportunity takes place. Minimum age: 18 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: Informal introduction to the committee as well as meeting residents and staff. Attendance at meetings while being supported into the role by the Chair, Vice Chair and existing experienced members. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - 45p per mile or public transport rates.Experience required: They welcome a range of skills and experience in e.g. property matters, health and social care, legal, financial, pastoral care and mentoring, environmental, health and safety, information technology. Experience of engaging as part of a team, open mindedness, good communication skills and a positive attitude are also desirable. Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Induction/Training; Informal Chat Taster available? No, not for this opportunity. Travel Details Allister House 16 Park Avenue Dunfermline KY12 7HX There are bus and rail links to the town Saltire Award This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form: You can print these opportunity details.
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