Join Braveheart’s Board – Help Shape a Healthier Community

• Braveheart Association

• VO102065

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in your community? Braveheart, a Falkirk-based charity dedicated to improving health and well-being, is seeking 2-3 dynamic Board Members to help guide our strategic vision and ensure the sustainability of our impactful projects.

As a Board Member, you’ll contribute to the success of initiatives like:

TopToes: Providing essential footcare services to older adults.
Living Well Projects: Supporting physical and mental health through community engagement.
Walk Leaders: Encouraging social connection and physical activity through guided community walks.
This role offers an opportunity to use your expertise to influence local health outcomes while working with a passionate team. Board Members meet regularly to discuss strategy, governance, and future growth, and your input will directly shape the direction of Braveheart’s projects.

Whether you have experience in leadership, finance, governance, fundraising, or community engagement—or simply a desire to make a difference—we’d love to hear from you.

Experience required

Skills & Experience Required:

Leadership, governance, or finance expertise (desirable but not essential)
Passion for community health and well-being
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to attend regular board meetings

Travel expenses

Board members are not paid for their duties, however, the cost of travel to and from meetings and other Braveheart events can be claimed. Additional administration costs (such as the cost of printing papers) can be reimbursed in agreement with the Manager.

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Restrictions

Minimum age: 25

Frequency & commitment

The time and frequency of Board meetings is reviewed annually. Presently, the Board meets every month for around an hour. This is sometimes face to face and sometimes by zoom. They are usually held on a weekday evening and when face to face are held in the Falkirk area. Occasionally extra meetings are required to deal with additional responsibilities and matters arising. Applicants need to consider the logistics of participation.

Volunteers (aged 25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, and Stirling.

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