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POETRY WHITCHURCH
Get Involved
Poetry Whitchurch is a volunteer-run charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, registration number 1187755.
Vacancies
We’re always looking for passionate, creative, and community-minded individuals to join the Poetry Whitchurch team. Whether you’re a poet, organiser, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, this is your chance to help shape our growing poetry community.
Current opportunities to get involved—whether as a Trustee, Associate Member, or volunteer—will be listed here as they arise:
Current Opportunities:
🟣 Trustee Board Vacancies
We currently have two vacancies on our Board of Trustees. We're particularly keen to hear from people with experience or interest in poetry and:
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Projects, project management and managing volunteer teams
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Managing festivals and community outreach
As a trustee, you’ll help steer the strategic direction of Poetry Whitchurch, champion our mission, and ensure our long-term sustainability. Our Trustees are required to be active and the time requirement is a minimum of two hours per week on average. To find out more please email poetrywhitchurch@hotmail.com.
🟢 Associate Members
Want to get involved but not looking to join the Board? Our Associate Member roles are a great way to support the charity and gain experience. We are especially looking for help in the following areas:
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Open Mic events
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Slam events
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Administration
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Communications and social media
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Working with schools and young people
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Assisting with fundraising
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Helping deliver our projects
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Helping with develop our community outreach plans
These roles are flexible and a fantastic way to be part of a warm, welcoming creative team.
If you’re interested in applying for any of these roles, or would like more information, please email us at:
poetrywhitchurch@hotmail.com
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