Job description
About Speak Out Advocacy
Speak Out helps
people with disability
across Tasmania.
We help people:
Speak up
Be treated fairly
Have their rights respected
Our advocacy is:
Free
Private
Independent
Speak Out has been helping people since
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.
What kind of organisation is Speak Out?
Speak Out is a
Disabled Persons Organisation
.
This means:
It is run by people with disability
It is for people with disability
We also work with other advocacy groups across Australia.
What does the Board do?
The Board is a group of people who help lead Speak Out.
The Board:
Helps make big decisions
Makes sure Speak Out follows the law
Helps look after money
Helps plan for the future
What will I do as a Board Member?
As a Board Member, you will:
Go to Board meetings
Read information before meetings
Share your ideas
Help with planning and decisions
Support Speak Out's values
Meetings and time needed
About
6 meetings each year
Some meetings are online
Some meetings are in person
Time needed:
About
3–4 hours each month
Plus
2 days each year
Term:
4 years
You can stay longer if members vote for you
Who can apply?
You do
not
need:
Board experience
Special training
You do need:
Interest
Commitment
Willingness to learn
Everyone is welcome to apply.
We especially welcome people with disability.
What support will I get?
You will get:
Transparent information
Help to understand Board papers
Training and mentoring
Why join the Speak Out Board?
You can:
Help make real change
Learn new skills
Build confidence
Be part of a supportive team
Want to know more?
You can contact our Chairperson:
Barb Walters
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using the subject line:
Board Member (Voluntary) - Tasmania enquiry via EthicalJobs
A position description is attached.