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Trustees (4 Positions: Including Treasurer and Lived Experience Roles)

Opportunity hosted by: Women Asylum Seekers Together (WAST)

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Trustees (4 Positions: Including Treasurer and Lived Experience Roles)

Opportunity hosted by: Women Asylum Seekers Together (WAST)
Description:

Due to the retirement of three long-standing trustees, we are recruiting four women to join our diverse Board of Trustees and help us deliver projects that the women themselves have identified as priorities.

One of these positions is for a Treasurer, who will support the Board in overseeing the charity’s finances, ensuring strong financial management and sustainability.

We are also particularly interested in recruiting more Trustees with lived experience of the asylum system, or the immigration system. WAST’s Chair and Honorary Chair have lived experience, and we would very much value more women with lived experience on our board.

Please see our website for more information on the roles and how to apply - www.wastmanchester.com/join-us

What type of activity will volunteers be doing?: Trusteeship and Committee Work
Where is the opportunity based?: Greater Manchester
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What is the duration of the volunteering opportunity?: Long term
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Skills and qualifications that may be needed or developed:

The current Board have a diverse range of skills. We particularly welcome applications from women with experience of campaigning, fundraising or human resources. However, this should not put off any potential applicants who may bring other qualities to the Board.

If you feel that you have the energy and time to contribute and are committed to improving the lives of women seeking asylum, we would love to hear from you.

This opportunity is suitable for the following groups: BME, Refugees and asylum seekers
Is this opportunity suitable for under 18s?: No
Does this opportunuity have gender restrictions?: Yes
Details of gender restrictions: This role is also open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, in line with WAST’s commitment to providing programmes and initiatives led by and for women seeking asylum.
Are out of-pocket expenses covered for volunteers?: Yes