As a pioneering social enterprise, we are always on the look-out for volunteers who want to be Directors - to help us drive the organisation forward.
Do you have…
Vision and drive?
Passion for making a difference in people’s lives.
Entrepreneurial flair – wanting to create opportunities both for yourself and Instinctively Wild CIC.
Ideally a new Director would take on a project theme or idea and own it. Developing it – either marketing and selling it, or gaining funding. We would like a prospective Volunteer Director’s – to be knowledgeable about at least two of the following areas.
Project development.
Public sector procurement.
Corporate team-building.
Forest Schools.
Bushcraft.
Outdoor Learning.
Eco-therapy.
Social media.
Website development & maintenance.
Governance, Policy update.
Business Planning.
Grants and funding.
Training course development.
Networking/marketing.
Accounts and financial planning.
Volunteer development.
As we are working with volulnerable groups, we have a thorough application procedure. Download a copy of 'IW Volunteer Induction Handbook Dec 2025 – FINAL' - it details the application process.
Experience required
This would be ideal for someone who has bother a business head, interested in social enterprise and who is also practical and loves being outdoors.
Not expecting anyone to have set skills or experience, we are open to anyone who applies.
The best thing is to get in touch with Pete Carthy - Founding Director for an informal chat.
Travel details
All our projects are based in the Scottish Borders currently. If you wanted to come on projects that would be good so you have a better understanding of what we do , how we do it and who is involved. Please be aware though, we do not have an unlimited budget for travel expenses.
Travel expenses
Travel to projects, if appropriate.
Training details
We can offer training in:
IW Induction Training Day.
Child Protection.
Other online training.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Volunteers need to be 18 yrs +, because we often work with children/young people and if you were younger than 18, then you also would be classed as a minor on a project.
Frequency & commitment
Up to the volunteer how much time they are willing to give, but as a Director, the more you out in, the more you will get out.
Volunteers (aged 12-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity. Find out more
