GSA Coordinator Friesland

Working together to create a safe school where everyone can be themselves? Become a GSA coordinator!

Every student deserves a place where they feel safe and accepted, exactly as they are. In many schools, GSAs (Gender & Sexuality Alliances) make this possible. A GSA is a group of students committed to an inclusive school culture, where everyone feels at home. They organise inspiring activities such as Coming Out Day and Purple Friday and invite speakers and educators to raise awareness.

In Friesland too, there are schools where GSAs are active and we support this by offering them a focal point in the form of a GSA coordinator!

GSA coordinators support GSAs with their actions and they organise (possibly in cooperation with COC Netherlands) regional GSA days for GSAs to come together to exchange knowledge and experiences. They can also offer students support when there are difficulties in starting a GSA or, for example, in arranging gender-diverse toilets, by talking to the teacher and/or the school administration.

We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to support the GSAs in Friesland. At the moment, the position has not been actively filled for some time. That means there is a lot of room for your own ideas and little on the shelf. Of course, you are not alone - other volunteers will offer you all the advice and guidance you need to get started.

More information can be found at https://www.gsanetwerk.nl/

• A membership at COC Friesland;
• Volunteer outings at least twice a year;
• Travel allowance;
• A nationwide network with great connections;
• A brilliant entry on your CV;
• And above all, a good feeling by dedicating yourself to a wonderful cause!

• Be accessible (via a mailbox) to GSAs in Friesland. For example, to help think about setting up a GSA;
• Be willing and available to also visit schools from time to time and engage in discussions with students, teachers and boards;
• To join coordinators' consultations and ALVs;
• Actively participate in the national GSA Network;
• Generate and want to implement ideas when it comes to raising awareness of GSAs.