Commission National Justice & Peace Network Liaison member
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WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
- We do not currently have Commission capacity to regularly attend the networking meetings of the National Justice & Peace Network (NJPN). Consequently, we do not share information as much as we should and we do not get the opportunity to learn more from the experience of other similar organisations.
THE MAIN THINGS YOU WILL BE INVOLVED WITH ARE:
- Take responsibility for attending the NJPN open networking days (once every 2 months). These alternate between meetings in London and meetings in individual dioceses across England and Wales. Travel expenses by public transport will be paid.
- Take responsibility for reporting back to the Leeds J&P Commission about the activities and ideas from other Diocesan social justice organisations. The Leeds J&P Commission meets 4 times per year but sometimes only a written report may be needed.
WHAT TIME COMMITMENT WILL YOU NEED TO MAKE?
6 days per year to attend the NJPN open networking days plus 4xCommission meetings per year
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES NEEDED
– an interest in the link between faith and taking action for social justice
-able to travel across England and Wales
-a willingness to meet new people
-the ability to summarise information effectively
LOCATION FOR THIS ROLE
The NJPN Open Networking days alternate between London and other locations in England and Wales. Attendance at Leeds J&P Commission meeting can be online via Zoom
HOW MIGHT THIS VOLUNTEERING ROLE HELP YOU?
-Help develop your ideas about how faith and action for social justice are related
-develop your networking skills
-develop your ability to summarise complex issues