Volunteer Trustee Opportunities

Role type: Voluntary (Board of Trustees)

Deadline: 14 August 2026

Help shape an intergenerational Scotland

Generations Working Together (GWT) is seeking to appoint two committed, proactive, and passionate volunteer Trustees to join our Board at an exciting and influential time for intergenerational work in Scotland. With the Global Intergenerational Congress coming to Glasgow in 2026, alongside our Global and National Excellence Awards, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognised organisation that is driving forward intergenerational practice across Scotland and beyond.

Available Roles

We are currently recruiting the following:

  • a Co-Vice Chair (succeeding a long-standing Trustee) and a
  • Trustee to further strengthen the diversity and expertise of our Board

For one of the positions, we are particularly keen to hear from individuals with experience of working with or alongside older people, helping to ensure strong representation of older voices in our governance.

About the Role

As a Trustee, you will play a key strategic role in guiding and supporting the organisation. We are looking for individuals who share our commitment to building strong, connected communities across generations and who can contribute experience from the voluntary, public, or private sector. 

We are especially interested in people with skills or experience in:

  • Human Resources (including organisational development or workforce planning)
  • Policy and influencing
  • Marketing, communications, and audience development
  • Strategic leadership or organisational management
  • Housing, place-based working, or community development
  • Environment, climate, and regenerative practice
  • Work relating to older people

What You Will Bring Our Trustees:

  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight
  • Act as ambassadors for intergenerational work
  • Support the development of GWT’s corporate plan and future direction
  • Contribute expertise through Board discussions and working groups

We welcome applications from individuals who are enthusiastic, dependable, and collaborative, and motivated to support a purpose-driven organisation. 

Time Commitment

Trustees are appointed for up to two x three-year terms (with potential extension). Typical commitments include:

  • 4 Board meetings per year (hybrid/online, early evening, 5.30 - 7.30pm)
  • Annual General Meeting (Wed 11th November 2026 from 12noon to 1pm)
  • Annual development session (in-person, Glasgow, Sat 28th November, 10am - 4pm)

Optional attendance at key events such as: 

  • Global Intergenerational Congress (Glasgow, 29th September - 1st October 2026)
  • Global Intergenerational Week (24th - 30th April 2027)

Trustees may also contribute between meetings through sub-groups or project work.

How to Apply

Please submit:

  • A covering letter (or video application) outlining your interest and suitability
  • Your CV Details of two referees
  • Email: Alison Clyde, CEO 

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early submission, as interviews may be arranged as applications are received.

Find Out More

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Alison Clyde, Chief Executive Officer. Click here to read the full Role Description.