Value what you have to offer

Potential Trustees are often deterred from taking the next step to becoming a Trustee because the belief is that some legal or financial knowledge is needed, but take a look at what you know, what are your skills and knowledge? Every organisation needs variety, it’s needed in every work force and the Management Committee is no different.

Whatever your skill…

Financial, Business, Legal, Events, Specialist Service, HR, People Skills, Secretarial, Funding, Teaching, Report Writing, Policy...

Whatever your knowledge…

Neighbourhood, culture, services, client groups, funding, diversity, disabilities, business, arts, government...
There is a Management Committee that needs you.

Still don’t feel you have the skills?

One of the great things about becoming a Trustee is the learning potential, very often Trustees enter the board with one skill set and then develop a whole new set of skills, experience and knowledge as a result of their experiences with their Management Committee.

“I have gained from volunteering on the board and recommend it to anyone who wants to gain skills in governing and developing an organisation.” - Dan Black, Volunteer Board Member of Meadowbank Community Football Club

Trustees are an asset and a resource to any organisation and just as a member of staff is invested in by access to training and support to assist their roles, Trustees are also entitled to receive the same.

Edinburgh has over 1800 registered voluntary sector organisations that aim to meet the needs of the people, the culture and the environment of the city. Have a look at the kinds of opportunities that are out there by searching for opportunities here