voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Board Member Volunteer Opportunity No. VO71422 - Created/last updated: 04/08/2020 | ![]() Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | Living Solutions is a dynamic social enterprise and recognised charity based in Cowdenbeath which provides forestry, tree surgery and countryside services across Central Scotland. One of our aims as a charity is to reduce unemployment and this is done through our academy which leads to forestry and arborist training programmes for local unemployed young people. Living Solutions require a Board Member. Meetings take place for around an hour, 4 times a year. An interest in young people with barriers to employment or an interest in trees and the natural environment would be ideal. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | no upper age limit has been specified | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | The volunteer will receive induction and ongoing training and support. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Looking for someone with an interest in young people and the environment who can assist with the organisation's ongoing development. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Interview | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | Meetings take place at Yard 7a Thistle Industrial Estate, Cowdenbeath, Fife, KY4 8LP. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |