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Seescape
- VO75445
More than 160 years since it was founded as Fife Society for the Blind, Seescape continues to provide high quality support to the visually impaired community in Fife.
‘Our past is important, but it is our future that will change lives’.
Joining Seescape as a Trustee is a meaningful opportunity to shape the future of this charity. Trustees play a vital role in guiding strategy, strengthening governance, and ensuring the organisation remains financially sustainable and true to its values. The organiastion welcome individuals with lived experience of visual impairment or strong connections to the community, as well as those bringing skills in areas such as public sector insight, finance, digital, HR, legal, or marketing. You’ll work alongside a committed team, contribute to impactful services across Fife, and help drive forward the organisations mission. This is a rewarding way to use your expertise to create lasting positive change.
Experience required
The organisation is seeking Trustees who are strategic thinkers, collaborative, constructive, and able to act as charity ambassadors. The organisation particularly welcome applications from those with the following background and/or experience:
-Lived experience and/or knowledge of the Visual Impairment community
-Knowledge of networks and organisations in Fife
-Interest in and commitment to the values and strategic ambitions of Seescape and enthusiasm for leading the delivery of these.
-Knowledge or experience of the Public Sector, in particular Health Services.
Travel details
The Board currently meets 6 weekly in Glenrothes on Thursday mornings. Trustees are encouraged to attend in person but online attendance is also possible.
Travel expenses
We reimburse public transport costs or 45p per mile.
Support
Training details
Seescape provides every volunteer with a full induction, ensuring you understand your role, our values, and the support available to you. This includes access to relevant reading, online webinars, and the opportunity to meet staff—either virtually or in person—to gain confidence in your responsibilities. You will receive ongoing training appropriate to your role, alongside informal support whenever needed. Seescape commits to offering clear communication, appropriate guidance, and a safe environment. Volunteers are valued and recognised for their contributions, with opportunities for personal development where possible. The CEO will provide support for the Trustees where needed.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Trustee with Seescape
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Fife:
Contact name: Nicci McDougall
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 01333 433 660
Thank you for registering your interest in Trustee with Seescape.
Fife TSI has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at [email protected] quoting reference #VO75445.