Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

» How can I join the SGAP committee?

» What is SGAP's Privacy Policy?

» What is SGAP's Equalities Statement?

» What if I don't want my photo to appear in SGAP media?

How can I join the SGAP committee?

Ever thought about joining the SGAP Committee but weren't too sure what is involved?
Want more information or how to go about it?
Well here are some FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about joining:

Q. When can I join?
A. The Management Committee is elected annually at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) which is usually held once a year in March.
The Committee consists of the - Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and 5 Committee members plus 2 co-opted members and 2 junior members). You need to be a Full member of SGAP (i.e. you live or work within South Gloucestershire) to stand for election.

Q. What does the Management Committee Do?
A. The Management Committee is responsible for carrying out the objects of the Group as laid down in the SGAP Constitution. Representation in related forums is also important, such as racial equality, and on South Gloucestershire committees. There is also an opportunity to appear on radio and newspapers to promote our activities.

Q. How much time do I need to give?
A. This can vary but in general you need to be able to attend about 12 meetings a year (about 2hrs each) plus help out at various functions and activities that are held. But like all voluntary work you have to be committed to help and enjoy putting something into the Community.

Q. Do I get Paid?
A. No. But you will be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses where appropriate.

Q. What qualifications do I need?
A. No formal qualifications are required but your existing skills could be useful i.e. if you wish to stand for Treasurer, an Accountancy qualification is desirable. You need to show a willingness to contribute with your time and experience, be resourceful and enjoy voluntary work. A passion for community spirit is ideal.

Q. What do I get out of it?
A. Satisfaction from contributing towards the Community and being part of a growing voluntary group. You also have opportunities to go on training courses to gain valuable skills, which can help you in personal development and employment. But as with other things you get out what you put in...
 

Q. If I'm interested what do I do now?
A. Email info@sgap.org.uk or ring Jitesh Mistry 0117 931 1505 for an informal chat. You'll receive further information and advice about how to stand for election for next year's committee.
 

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What is SGAP's Privacy Policy?

• Your personal information is used STRICTLY to inform you of the latest SGAP news, events and activities, and for maintaining our membership records.

• Your details WILL NOT be passed on to any third parties without your prior consent.

• You may at any time request to know what personal information we hold about you by contacting us. Please note however, for security reasons, we may occasionally request proof of identity before we disclose personal information to you.

• If at any time you decide not to receive any further information from SGAP after you register, you will be able to remove your details by contacting us.

• Unless stated otherwise, our current Privacy Policy applies to all information that we have about you and your membership. We will NEVER materially change our policy without making you aware of them through our newsletter or website.
 

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What is SGAP's Equalities Statement?

SGAP is committed to working in the local community such that it values and treats all people with respect and dignity and celebrates diversity.

We will through our practices ensure that no member, service user, employee, volunteer or job applicant will receive less favourable treatment or unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, colour, disability, marital status, culture, nationality, race, sexuality or gender.

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What if I don't want my photo to appear in SGAP media?

For the purposes of record keeping, SGAP write reviews, record video footage and take photographs at our classes, activities, events, and at festivities that we are indirectly involved in.

From time to time these will appear on our website and in our newsletter, and under normal circumstances we ask permission of the people whose images will appear there.

On occasions where it is not possible to seek everyone's permission individually, such as at the AGM/Holi and Annual Show, our policy is to use any images and narrative we have recorded, as required.

However, we do appreciate that you may not always want your image published in this way. If at any time you wish to have your image(s) removed from the website, or archived newsletters, please contact us and let us know:

• which website page or newsletter contains the images you wish removed.

• in the case of images in the Photo Gallery, please let us know which event page has the image you wish removed - in particular, please provide the description of the relevant image by noting the text that appears when you hover your mouse over that image in the gallery.

We will then remove the image(s) as soon as possible, and inform you when it has been done.

NOTE:
1. All photos used on the SGAP website, or in SGAP newsletters, are © SGAP.
2. The photos can be downloaded for personal use at any time, BUT cannot be reproduced in any way for the purposes of promoting any other organisation other than SGAP, UNLESS permission has explicitly been granted beforehand in writing.
 

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