Volunteer Steering Group Member

What will you be doing?

Time commitment: 5 days per year for steering group members and 7 days per year for the deputy chair/chair. Occasional training and additional meetings and sector events. This role is hybrid. What skills do you need to have?

Be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own Have good listening, verbal and written communication skills Be able to exercise good independent judgement Be willing to learn about and follow the Equal Skies Charters aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality and data protection Have a genuine passion for our mission of removing barriers in the Aviation and Aerospace sector Bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, broadening the diversity of thinking of the Equal Skies steering group Lived disability experience and/or a background in fundraising, communications or business development is preferred

What's in it for you?

A chance to make a positive impact and drive change for the Aviation and Aerospace sector You will meet people and build relationships with fellow steering group members, staff and other volunteers An opportunity to grow your governance, leadership and strategy skills You will be a key part of bringing about positive change Improve transportation for people with disabilities

What are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate would have experience in business development, fundraising, communications or lived disability experience. Most importantly our successful candidate must be passionate to make positive and lasting change for people with disabilities. As the successful candidate will be working as part of a team, they must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage in debate in a professional and respectful manner.

What difference will you make?

As a member of the Equal Skies Steering group you will have a genuine opportunity to change the aviation and aerospace industries for the benefit of people with disabilities and the global economy. Your input will allow us to have a clear mission and better connect with both the industry and people with disabilities. At this crucial time for the project it is essential that we form new initiatives to help us stay relevant and have a genuine impact. Your new and unique prospective will enable us to do this.