Join our Board as a Trustee and contribute your expertise
We are seeking to grow our Board with passionate new volunteers bringing diverse skills and experience.
The Board of Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of Play Scotland, supporting our aims, objectives and goals.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and we particularly encourage applications from people currently under-represented on charity boards.
You do not need to have experience on a board to apply, just a passion for every child’s right to play!
We are particularly interested in hearing from people with:
- Experience of working with children, young people, families, and communities
- Experience of IT / website development
- Experience of HR or experience of managing and leading others
- Experience of policy and research
- Experience in communications and marketing
About Play Scotland
Play Scotland is the lead organisation for the development and promotion of children and young people’s play in Scotland. We work strategically to implement the child’s right to play so that all children can reach their full potential and be able to confidently inhabit an inclusive public realm, as well as help shape child friendly communities.
The work of Play Scotland is underpinned by the UN convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 31, which states: “State parties recognise the right of every child to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts.”
For more about Play Scotland see playscotland.org
What’s in It for You?
- Make an Impact: Your expertise will contribute to our success, allowing us to continue to improve the play opportunities for children and young people.
- Gain Valuable Experience: Further your skills in leadership, strategy, and development
Commitment
- 4-5 board meetings per year. These meetings usually take place on zoom, with an additional 2 meetings – an AGM and Board and Staff day that are in person, usually in the central belt. All meetings are arranged in advance to suit diaries.
Application notes
Please respond with a copy of your CV (max 2 pages) and letter of interest (max 1 page) to maryramsay@playscotland.org by 5pm on Friday 21 November.
Your letter of interest should cover
- Why you’d like to be a Play Scotland trustee
- What key skills and expertise you bring
If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to an informal chat with our CEO and a board member week beginning Monday, 24 November.
We will reply to all applications.
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