Manchester, Greater Manchester (Hybrid)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Job description

We are looking for volunteer Trustees to join our volunteer-run, user-led, Manchester-based charity which runs therapeutic gardening sessions for refugees and people seeking asylum at our community allotment in Levenshulme.

We support around 150 participants each year. We provide a beautiful, relaxing and productive space for people to grow food, share skills and support each other. We keep people connected with each other, provide practical and emotional support and signpost people to other support organisations.

Our Board of Trustees oversees the running of the charity, advising on the legal, financial, administration and governance aspects of our work. Our Board of Trustees meet 4 times a year for 90 minutes on a weekday evening. We will accommodate access needs and cover expenses.

 
We do not require specific skills or qualifications. However, we are especially looking for people with the following skills:
People with experience of the UK asylum system
Human Resources
Legal oversight of charities
Oversight of financial systems
People who have worked in the charity sector and/or with refugees and people seeking asylum
Application resources
Application Instructions


Posted by
Growing Together Levenshulme View profile Organisation type Registered Charity
Posted on: 15 January 2025
Closing date: 15 February 2025 at 17:37
Tags: Communications, Human Resources, Legal / Law, Accounting, Garden, Human Rights, Mental Health, Refugee / Immigration, Social Media, Governance / Management

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