Who we are
As life becomes ever more difficult for migrants across London, the UK and the world, WFMA are committed to fighting back in solidarity and supporting our fellow human beings who are often suffering in the most extreme of circumstances. Since 2013, we’ve run a weekly Drop-in Centre providing visitors a warm welcome, free immigration and welfare advice and opportunities to socialise with the local community. Last year, we helped 366 people from 71 nationalities, and our numbers continue to grow.
The role
WFMA is currently in an exciting phase of development. In recent years, we have transformed from an all-volunteer organisation to having six part-time staff, navigating a period of sustainable growth.
We are looking for 2-3 compassionate individuals with a strong interest in migrant justice to contribute to an organisation that centres migrant voices and experiences. Whether you bring experience in HR, marketing & communications, finance, legal, fundraising, operations, service delivery, or another area, your insight and guidance has the potential to strengthen our organisation. We welcome applicants from all ages and backgrounds, and we are open to first time Trustees!
We strive to have a board that is diverse and representative of the communities we work with and for, and we are particularly keen for those under 30 and / or with lived experience of the UK migration system to apply. We value skills gained both through formal professional experience and through grassroots activism, voluntary work, or community organising.
Essential
- A strong interest in migrant justice and anti-racism
- Commitment to the aims and objectives of WFMA, and its vision
- Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort required
- Good oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable but not essential
Following recent a skills audit, we have identified priority areas and skills needed for our board, and we are particularly keen to hear from candidates who can contribute one or more:
- Lived experience of migration and the difficulties faced by migrants in accessing services
- Fundraising and bid writing experience
- Financial oversight and accounting experience (we are keen to recruit and train a potential future Treasurer)
- Experience and/or willingness to serve as Chair
Time commitment
This role requires around 10 days commitment a year, and this includes attending bi-monthly board meetings, sub-groups, strategy days and reading board reports prior to meetings.
How to apply
If you have not been a trustee before, we want to hear from you! All new trustees will receive induction and support from existing trustees and the staff, and ongoing access to training.
To apply for the role, please go to our application form: https://forms.gle/WWC8633KiADJTrZs7
Once we have received your application, we will review and shortlist applications that meet the criteria, and contact you for a brief interview with two board members. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews scheduled on an individual basis.
If this sounds interesting to you but you’re undecided or if you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please reach out to the General Manager, Jazmyn Sadri – jazmyn@wfma.org.uk.
