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Home-Start Cowdenbeath
- VO103456
Home-Start Cowdenbeath Area are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join their Board of Trustees. This is a rewarding opportunity to help shape the future of a valued local charity that supports families with young children through challenging times. As a Trustee, you'll contribute your skills and experience to guide their strategic direction, ensure good governance, and support the continued delivery of high-quality services.
Home-Start Cowdenbeath Area is particularly interested in people with backgrounds in finance, HR, legal, fundraising, or early years, but welcome applications from anyone passionate about supporting families. You don't need prior board experience just a willingness to learn and get involved.
If you want to make a real impact in your community, build valuable experience, and be part of a friendly and supportive team, this is the perfect role for you.
Experience required
To be a Trustee for Home-Start Cowdenbeath, they are looking for people who believe in family support and early intervention who can offer practical and strategic input. You must be trustworthy and committed, ideally, with a mix of skills and experiences around governance, child protection but training around this can be provided.
Travel details
Trustees attend quarterly board meetings, with occasional additional involvement. Meetings are done either face to face in Home Start Cowdenbeath premises (170 High Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9NH) or on Zoom video calls.
Travel expenses
Mileage is 66p per mile and bus fares are reimbursed.
Support
Training details
Home Start offer a hybrid preparation course with online modules and face to face sessions. Supervision with the Co-ordinator every 6 weeks and opportunities for extra training.
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 Management Board Trustee with Home-Start Cowdenbeath
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