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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Board Directors
with CARF (Citizens Advice and Rights Fife - Head /Admin Office)Volunteer Opportunity No. VO68022 - Created/last updated: 11/07/2018
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: CARF is a Fife based charity which offers free, confidential, independent and impartial information and advice. We also provide a number of specialist projects, funded and supported by a range of local and national partners.
CARF have exciting plans for the future which you could be part of and currently have vacancies for Board Members. We are seeking committed and experienced people who are willing to share their expertise and skills to become Board Members and to sit on our Board of Directors to provide governance and strategic direction to the organisation. Board Members usually meet every 6-8 weeks in the afternoon. Volunteers will have the opportunity to attend training as required.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 18 Maximum age: no upper age limit has been specified Training provided: Volunteers will be given a detailed induction pack at first meeting with the Chief Executive after becoming a Board Director. The CEO will go through this pack in detail and then arrange for the Training and Development Officer to meet with Director to look at suitable training programmes. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - Expenses are paid on a monthly basis.Experience required: If you are willing to contribute some of your valuable free time and have experience of Business Design and Development, Finance, Marketing, Governance or Strategic Planning, we would be delighted to hear from you. In addition, we are particularly keen to recruit Board Members who have particular skill sets in Digital Improvements and Human Resources. Restrictions on who can volunteer
Volunteers must work or be resident in Fife.Application process: Application Form; Informal Chat; Interview; References Taster available? No, not for this opportunity. Travel Details The opportunity takes place in Glenrothes. 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 please call us on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this brief form: You can print these opportunity details.
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