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Organisation Details
Plus Importance Project
Sub theme: LGBT+
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Plus Importance Project is a charity that improves understanding and inclusion of people in the + of LGBT+, defined as “sexualities, gender identities, relationship orientations and sex characteristics including, but not limited to, asexual, genderfluid, genderqueer, intersex, non-binary, pansexual, polyamorous and queer”.
As the UK’s first registered charity with a focus on the + of LGBT+, we aim to create a world where those who identify fully or partly in
the + of LGBT+ experience equal rights, respect and representation.
We do this by:
1) Training and supporting organisations
We work with organisations to help them be more + inclusive. This includes running training sessions and providing a review service
that identifies areas for improvement in an organisation’s policies, forms, web content etc.
2) Improving public awareness of identities in the +
This includes social media, appearances at events, media appearances/interactions and responding to public consultations.
3) Undertaking research
This includes conducting, collating and commissioning research on different identities and the experiences of people in the + of LGBT+.
4) Campaigning for the rights of people in the +
This includes responding to government consultations and meeting with MPs and other decision-makers.
As the UK’s first registered charity with a focus on the + of LGBT+, we aim to create a world where those who identify fully or partly in
the + of LGBT+ experience equal rights, respect and representation.
We do this by:
1) Training and supporting organisations
We work with organisations to help them be more + inclusive. This includes running training sessions and providing a review service
that identifies areas for improvement in an organisation’s policies, forms, web content etc.
2) Improving public awareness of identities in the +
This includes social media, appearances at events, media appearances/interactions and responding to public consultations.
3) Undertaking research
This includes conducting, collating and commissioning research on different identities and the experiences of people in the + of LGBT+.
4) Campaigning for the rights of people in the +
This includes responding to government consultations and meeting with MPs and other decision-makers.
Description of role: As a Lived Experience Volunteer, you will ensure the Plus Importance Project is representative of different identities.
You will support us by forming part of our Lived Experience Panel where you will share your opinions and personal experiences to help inform our work.
This may involve:
- Attending online focus groups and lived experience forums
- Attending in-person meetings
- Responding to requests for feedback via email
- Sharing your personal experience by recording a short video
- Completing surveys and participating in research projects
This role is very flexible so there is no set time commitment. We expect to contact you roughly once a fortnight with requests for your input but you will not be expected to respond on every occasion.
Responsibilities:
- Sharing your opinions and personal experiences
- Taking part in focus groups and research projects
- Ensuring the charity is inclusive of a wide-range of different identities and takes an intersectional approach
- Supporting the wider work of the Plus Importance Project
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Lived experience of identifying in the + of LGBT+ (or having a very strong connection to someone with lived experience, such as being a parent of an intersex child)
- Good communication skills
- Passion for the work of the charity
- Personal or professional interest in the work of the Plus Importance Project
Preferable:
- Detailed knowledge of a particular sector e.g. healthcare, education, sport
We particularly welcome applications from people that have lived experience that is currently underrepresented in the charity, such as people who are Black or intersex.
You will support us by forming part of our Lived Experience Panel where you will share your opinions and personal experiences to help inform our work.
This may involve:
- Attending online focus groups and lived experience forums
- Attending in-person meetings
- Responding to requests for feedback via email
- Sharing your personal experience by recording a short video
- Completing surveys and participating in research projects
This role is very flexible so there is no set time commitment. We expect to contact you roughly once a fortnight with requests for your input but you will not be expected to respond on every occasion.
Responsibilities:
- Sharing your opinions and personal experiences
- Taking part in focus groups and research projects
- Ensuring the charity is inclusive of a wide-range of different identities and takes an intersectional approach
- Supporting the wider work of the Plus Importance Project
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Lived experience of identifying in the + of LGBT+ (or having a very strong connection to someone with lived experience, such as being a parent of an intersex child)
- Good communication skills
- Passion for the work of the charity
- Personal or professional interest in the work of the Plus Importance Project
Preferable:
- Detailed knowledge of a particular sector e.g. healthcare, education, sport
We particularly welcome applications from people that have lived experience that is currently underrepresented in the charity, such as people who are Black or intersex.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Oral Communication Skills, Research, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Sunday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: No minimum requirement - you can engage as much or as little as you like.
Location:
Remote