Volunteer for Canoe Wales!

If you're looking to make a difference to our community this year, we have some great new volunteer opportunities for you!

We know it can be hard to find time to give back to our community, but if you've ever thought about trying to make a difference in Welsh paddlesport, please do read on and think about applying for one (or more!) of the opportunities below. Our sport is only as strong as our volunteers - and you really can make a big impact if you're able to give some of your time.

--Honorary President

The Board of Directors are currently seeking nominations for the new voluntary position of Honorary President of Canoe Wales. The President will be appointed to a two-year team and will serve in an ambassadorial role as the public face of Canoe Wales to our members, partner organisations and the public, with responsibility for ensuring that the diverse viewpoints of our members are represented to the Directors.

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--Non-Executive Directors

Canoe Wales is currently inviting applications for up to three seats on our volunteer Board of Directors to help us deliver our vision for paddlesport in Wales. As part of our commitment to a diverse and skilled board, we are particularly seeking individuals who can bring expertise or knowledge in the following areas:

• Corporate governance and leadership
  
• Marketing, communications and PR – to serve as board Marketing & Communications Lead
  
• Equality and diversity – to serve as board Equality Lead
  
• Safeguarding and child protection – to serve as board Safeguarding Lead
  

We are also seeking an Independent Chairperson and therefore we invite applicants to indicate on their application if they would also like to be considered for the role of Chairperson.

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--Equality Steering Group Member

We want paddlesport to be for everyone - but unfortunately, we know that there are barriers to participation which can make it harder for some people to get on the water. As part of our approach to tackling these problems, Canoe Wales has formed a new Equality Steering Group which will meet 2-3 times a year to advise the Board of Directors and Staff on the Canoe Wales Equality Action Plan, make recommendations to improve opportunities for underrepresented groups in paddlesport, and monitor implementation of the Canoe Wales Equality Policy.

We are currently seeking new members to join the Steering Group - and we would ideally like to see representatives of a wide range of underrepresented groups, including women, disabled people, LGBT people, people from BME communities, native Welsh speakers and people from low-income communities. While some related project or paddlesport experience is desirable, we would like to encourage applications from anyone with a passion for equality in sport and a unique perspective on the barriers people might face.

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--Safeguarding Case Management Group Member

Canoe Wales is looking to extend the current range of expertise on our Safeguarding Case Management Group (CMG) by appointing up to three new members to the group. The CMG’s role is to provide advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding concerns, cases and adverse DBS disclosures. Members of the CMG are required to consider all the available evidence and make fair, considered, proportionate, and defensible decisions with regard to the management of a safeguarding concern.

The appointment of new members will seek to ensure that appropriate knowledge, experience and perspectives from a wide range of sectors informs and strengthens the group’s discussions and decision-making process.

We are currently seeking new members who can provide expertise from the following sectors: youth/social work, law, education or coaching/sport management. The ideal candidate should have a passion for the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk; understanding and knowledge of the sport or voluntary sector; and experience in responding to and managing safeguarding concerns. Candidates do not need specialist knowledge of paddlesport although applicants with considerable experience within the sport will also be welcomed as a “sport specific” member of the group.

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