Volunteer
Leadership Opportunities
We are excited to offer volunteer leadership opportunities across our network. Stepping into a leadership role with us is a special opportunity for members to shape and guide our work. Below, you'll find our current leadership opportunities.
Steering Group Vacancies
We're looking for new Steering Group members to help guide the direction of the GMOPN. This is a key leadership role within the network.
About the role
As a Steering Group member, you'll:
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Help set the overall direction and priorities of the GMOPN
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Contribute to discussions that shape projects, events and partnerships
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Represent the views and experiences of older people in your area or community.
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Work collaboratively with other members and GMOPN Staff
What you'll gain:
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A direct tole in shaping the work that impacts older people in Greater Manchester
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Experience in a strategic, leadership-focused role
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Opportunities to connect with partners and decision makers
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Support and training from the GMOPN team and fellow members.
Time commitment:
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The Steering Group meets every 8 weeks (Typically in person)
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Occasional involvement in additional discussions, events, or working groups.
How to apply:
You can express your interest by completing a short expression of interest form by clicking the "Apply" links below.
For more information about the Steering Group, Click Here.
Working Group Vacancies
We're looking for co-chairs to help lead our working groups and support older people to share their voices. This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role, work alongside others, and help guide conversations on issues that matter to older people.
About the Role:
As a Co-chair, you'll work in partnership with another co-chair to:
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Help plan and guide Working Group meetings
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Create a welcoming, inclusive space for discussion
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Support members to share their views and experiences
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Work with GMOPN staff to shape agendas and priorities
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Represent your group in wider network conversations where needed.
What you'll gain:
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A chance to influence local decisions
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Experience in a leadership and facilitation role
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Opportunities to connect with others across Greater Manchester
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Support and training from the GMOPN team and wider network
Time commitment:
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Working groups meet every 8 weeks
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Some additional time to help plan meetings or follow up actions.
How to apply:
You can express your interest by completing a short expression of interest form by clicking the "Apply" links below.
For more information about the Working Groups, Click Here.
Equality Panel Vacancies
The Older People's Equality Panel is a volunteer advisory group that works directly with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to ensure older people's voices are heard in policy and decision-making.
About the Role:
As a panel member, you will:
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Share your lived experience to help influence polices and services
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Advise and challenge leaders, including the Mayor and GMCA
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Highlight issues that matter most to older people
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Take part in discussions, projects, and consultations
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Attend regular panel meetings
What you'll gain:
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An opportunity to directly influence change at a Greater Manchester level
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Experience contributing to policy and decision-making
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The change to connect with others and be part of a supportive network
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A platform to ensure older people's voices are heard
Time commitment:
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The equality panel meets every 8 weeks (hybrid meetings)
How to apply:
You can express your interest by completing a short expression of interest form by clicking the "Apply" links below.
For more information about the Older People's Equality Panel, Click Here.