Description

Cohousing Scotland is a charity supporting innovative housing solutions. We act as a support forum for local Cohousing groups, fostering best practice, promoting opportunities and providing guidance to stakeholders. There have been many attempts to create mainstream cohousing communities in Scotland over recent years. However most have failed due to lack of understanding in the public sector and the challenges of competing with the private housing sector. We are currently in conversation with MSPs and representatives from local government to take the cohousing case forward, but Cohousing Scotland would benefit greatly from having a trustee dedicated to policy and campaigning work.

• https://cohousing.scot/

Organisation aims and objectives

We're a charity supporting innovative housing solutions. We believe in cooperative housing that is run by the residents themselves. The charity acts as a support forum for cohousing groups, fostering best practice, promoting opportunities and providing guidance to stakeholders.

Frequency and commitment details

Trustees are voluntary and unpaid. They are expected to attend meetings bi-monthly, attend the AGM and be willing to represent Cohousing Scotland at occasional events. There is not set term of office, but we aim to have trustees serve for at least on informal term of 3 years to allow for continuity. A trustee would expect to give 5 hours per month to the charity, though they may choose to give more time.

Restrictions

Experience required: We are looking for someone who is excited to be involved in supporting the spread of community-led housing, cohousing and cooperative housing across Scotland. As a trustee with knowledge and experience of policy & campaigning your skills will be invaluable in growing the charity's visibility and making the case for innovative housing solutions to tackle the current housing crisis.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Training details: Online training on the role of a charity trustee is available. An induction pack and ongoing support from the convenor and current trustees will also be provided.