The Welcoming Association is a charity that works with asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in Edinburgh. We won the 2021 Ashden Award for Greener Communities, and three of our volunteers also won prestigious prizes at the Inspiring Volunteer Awards 2021.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking several new Board Members to help take forward its strategy for a more welcoming, diverse and inclusive City of Edinburgh. People with lived experience as asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants are particularly encouraged to apply. We are also seeking individuals with private sector, social enterprise, and/or research backgrounds to complement the current capacities and experiences on the Board, and would particularly welcome applications from people with experience and skills in media, communications and fundraising.
What are we offering?
You will have the opportunity to join a reputable organisation with a highly dedicated, committed and passionate set of people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If this is your first time becoming a Trustee, we have the system to bring you up to speed. For experienced Trustees, you have the opportunity to make Scotland a better country and improve the lives of New Scots in Edinburgh by contributing your innovative ideas for change and the growth of the organisation.
The Board meets quarterly for two hours, and additionally holds a stand-alone strategy meeting once a year to reflect on our work and set strategy and plans for the coming year.
Additional opportunities to support The Welcoming’s staff and community on specific areas of interest and priority are also available depending on the Board Member’s interests and experience.
Please send your current CV with an email outlining your interest to Tesfu Gessesse at tesfu@thewelcoming.org We will be happy to have a phone call to answer any questions as well, the number is 07495 902 144.
Closing date: Friday 25th February 2022 at 5 pm.