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Expert Advisor

Opportunity hosted by: SARA

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Expert Advisor

Opportunity hosted by: SARA
Description:

At SARA, we know survivors are the experts in their own experiences. We’re looking for women with lived experience of sexual violence and abuse to join our Expert Advisory Panel and help shape our services, campaigns, and community work across Greater Manchester.

This is a chance to share your insight and ideas in a safe, supportive, survivor-centred space and help drive meaningful change.

You don’t need to have used SARA’s services or reported to the police—your perspective is still valuable.

You may be involved in:
Giving feedback on services and support.
Helping evaluate and improve SARA’s work.
Contributing to campaigns, projects, and resources.
Taking part in workshops, consultations, and co-production.
Influencing future decision-making.
You will never be asked to share personal experiences publicly, and you remain in control of what you choose to contribute.

What type of activity will volunteers be doing?: Advice, Guidance and Advocacy, Community Work, Mental Health, Women’s Groups
Where is the opportunity based?: Greater Manchester
Volunteering location accessbility: Step free access clearly signposted into the building, Accessible toilets
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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:

Skills required:
- Ability to communicate views and opinions clearly and respectfully.
- Ability to evaluate and suggest improvements/constructive criticism of services that support survivors.
- Ability to utilise own experiences to benefit the experiences of others.
- Passion for services that support survivors of sexual violence.

No qualifications needed.

This opportunity is suitable for the following groups: BME, Carers, Disabled (learning), Disabled (physical), Ex-offenders, Language, LGBT, Long term health condition, Older people, Refugees and asylum seekers, Substance misuse, Unemployed
Is this opportunity suitable for under 18s?: No
Does this opportunuity have gender restrictions?: Yes
Details of gender restrictions: This post is restricted to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1, Equalities Act 2010.  

We are committed to fighting the impacts of misogyny and recognise that sexual violence offences are overwhelmingly committed against women, trans-women, and AFAB non-binary people.  

SARA especially welcomes applications from women from minoritised and underrepresented groups and communities. This includes AFAB non-binary individuals who feel represented by our mission and values. 

We also welcome applications from those who have come to SARA for support, but we ask that you wait until 12 months after the end of engagement, before applying for a paid role.  Equality Act 2010 (legislation.gov.uk) 

All SARA employees will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  About us - Disclosure and Barring Service - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

Eligibility to work in the UK: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If selected for an interview you will be asked to provide proof of your work entitlement.   Prove your right to work to an employer: Using immigration documents - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 
Are out of-pocket expenses covered for volunteers?: Yes