The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) is seeking two trainee trustees to join its board.
The charity, which provides emotional, financial and practical support, is seeking applications from people aged between 25 and 45 as part of steps to encourage more young people to get involved with the charity at board level.
During a year-long programme starting in July, the trainee trustees will shadow the charity’s trustees and participate in board, committee and staff meetings.
Successful candidates will receive support and mentoring from the charity’s senior staff and board and get a “real sense of what it is like to be a charity trustee”, the RSABI said.
RSABI trustees
The RSABI said its trustees play a vital role in the running of the charity and help it best support people in Scottish agriculture.
This round of recruitment follows two successful previous trainee trustees who have now completed their time with RSABI.
Chair of RSABI, Jimmy McLean, said: “We’re keen to see more younger people volunteering with the charity at board level, and are looking for enthusiastic young people who are keen to find out what it’s like to sit on a charity’s board.
“We are looking for people with a real interest in the work of RSABI and it’s a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a great cause as well as enhancing your CV with new and improved skills.”
RSABI’s trainee trustees will complete a 12-month programme designed to increase confidence, skills and insight about what it’s like to be on a charity board.
The trainee trustees will not have voting rights but will participate in board and committee meetings, meet with staff teams and have the opportunity to contribute to the running of RSABI.
Applicants must be able to commit to the full 12-month programme, with a time commitment of on average a day a month.
Meetings may take place virtually and in-person and where travel is required reasonable expenses will be covered by RSABI.
