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Trustee

Opportunity hosted by: Talk to SARA

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Trustee

Opportunity hosted by: Talk to SARA
Description:

We are looking for women who hold intersectional feminist values and principles and who are passionate about the mission and values of SARA. Trustees attend board meetings (every 2 months) and sub-committee meetings (every 2 months, 1-2 weeks before board meetings), both meetings take place online on weekday evenings. Trustees also attend strategy days twice a year in-person in Trafford and events such as Volunteer Appreciation Events, End of Year Celebrations, and AGMs. Trustees are also asked to support SARA by completing board of trustee work in their own time where necessary.

What type of activity will volunteers be doing?: Administration, Employment, Finance Work, Mental Health, Trusteeship and Committee Work, Women’s Groups
Where is the opportunity based?: Greater Manchester
Wards opportunity based in: Barton & Winton, Blackfriars & Trinity, Boothstown and Ellenbrook, Broughton, Cadishead & Lower Irlam, Claremont, Eccles, Higher Irlam & Peel Green, Kersal & Broughton Park, Little Hulton, Ordsall, Pendleton & Charlestown, Pendlebury & Clifton, Quays, Swinton & Wardley, Swinton Park, Walkden North, Walkden South, Weaste and Seedley, Worsley & Westwood Park
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:

We are particularly looking for Trustees who have relevant qualifications and/or experience in the following areas:
- Human resources and personnel management, including a knowledge of employment legislation. 
- Financial management, planning and budgeting. 
- Secretarial, supporting with minuting, scheduling board meetings and coordinating action plans.

This opportunity is suitable for the following groups: BME, LGBT, Older people
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