Governance Trustee

Cohousing Scotland
VO100264

Cohousing Scotland is a charity supporting innovative housing solutions. We act as a support forum for local Cohousing groups, fostering best practice, promoting opportunities and providing guidance to stakeholders. We are looking for a trustee with experience of governance to help the charity achieve its full potential.

Experience required

We are looking for someone with an interest in innovative housing solutions, who is excited to be involved in the development of cohousing in Scotland. As governance trustee you will help apply the 5 core governance principles: organisational purpose, leadership, board behaviour, control and risk management, effectiveness.

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Training details

Online training on the role of a charity trustee is available. An induction pack and ongoing support from the convenor and current trustees will also be provided.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Frequency & commitment

Trustees are voluntary and unpaid. They are expected to attend meetings bi-monthly, attend the AGM and be willing to represent Cohousing Scotland at occasional events. There is not set term of office, but we aim to have trustees serve for at least on informal term of 3 years to allow for continuity. A trustee would expect to give 5 hours per month to the charity, though they may choose to give more time.

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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