Would you like to be part of our Equality Steering Committee?

Paula Mckenna • Jan 17, 2024

Passionate about inclusivity? ... and want to do something about it?

Opportunity – Canoe Wales Equality Steering Committee members wanted!!


Are you dedicated to making paddlesports accessible and inclusive for everyone? Do you have experience in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in or outside of paddlesports? Do you have the desire to develop equitable spaces in paddlesports and feel willing to volunteer your time?


If so, you could be a member of the new Equality Steering Committee for Canoe Wales!


We are very pleased to be opening a number of positions on the Equality Steering Committee to knowledgeable, experienced and motivated people who would like to support us. We are looking for people who are passionate about making a difference and who can bring a balanced and constructive contribution to discussions. As this is a steering committee, we are welcoming expressions of interest from both members of Canoe Wales and non-members with extensive Equality, Diversity and Inclusion experience.


We are looking to recruit a diverse membership and are particularly interested to hear from you if you have lived experience of any of the protected characteristics (including lower socio-economic background and Neurodivergence). To fully embed our Equality strategy throughout Canoe Wales and the paddling community, we would like to hear from people at all levels, including:

  • Higher Level Coaches and Providers
  • Paddlers who have come through the Performance Programme
  • Members of Canoe Wales affiliated clubs.


If you would like to collaborate with Kerry and the team at Canoe Wales, please consider applying for these voluntary positions.


Please send a brief written or video application, outlining your skills, experience, and why you would like to join us by 16th February 2024 to Kerry.skidmore@canoewales.com.

We look forward to receiving your application!




Cyfle – Angen Aelodau Pwyllgor Llywio Cydraddoldeb Canŵ Cymru!!


Ydych chi'n ymroddedig i wneud chwaraeon padlo yn hygyrch ac yn gynhwysol i bawb? Oes gennych chi brofiad mewn Cydraddoldeb, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant o fewn neu y tu allan i chwaraeon padlo? Oes gennych chi'r awydd i ddatblygu mannau teg mewn chwaraeon padlo ac yn teimlo'n barod i wirfoddoli eich amser?


Os felly, gallech fod yn aelod o Bwyllgor Llywio Cydraddoldeb newydd Canŵ Cymru!


Rydym yn falch iawn o fod yn agor nifer o swyddi ar y Pwyllgor Llywio Cydraddoldeb i bobl wybodus, brofiadol a brwdfrydig a hoffai ein cefnogi. Rydym yn chwilio am bobl sy'n angerddol am wneud gwahaniaeth ac sy'n gallu dod â chyfraniad cytbwys ac adeiladol i drafodaethau. Gan mai pwyllgor llywio yw hwn, rydym yn croesawu datganiadau o ddiddordeb gan aelodau Canŵ Cymru a'r rhai nad ydynt yn aelodau sydd â phrofiad helaeth o Gydraddoldeb, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant.


Rydym yn awyddus i recriwtio aelodaeth amrywiol ac mae gennym ddiddordeb arbennig mewn clywed gennych os oes gennych brofiad byw o unrhyw un o'r nodweddion gwarchodedig (gan gynnwys cefndir economaidd-gymdeithasol is a Niwrowahaniaethu). Er mwyn ymgorffori ein strategaeth Cydraddoldeb yn llawn ar draws Canŵ Cymru a'r gymuned padlo, hoffem glywed gan bobl ar bob lefel, gan gynnwys:

  • Hyfforddwyr a Darparwyr Lefel Uwch
  • Padlwyr sydd wedi dod drwy'r Rhaglen Berfformio
  • Aelodau o glybiau cysylltiedig Canŵ Cymru


Os hoffech gydweithio gyda Kerry a'r tîm yng Nghanŵ Cymru, ystyriwch wneud cais am y swyddi gwirfoddol hyn.


Anfonwch gais ysgrifenedig neu fideo byr yn amlinellu eich sgiliau, profiad, a pham yr hoffech ymuno â ni erbyn 16 Chwefror 2024 i Kerry.skidmore@canoewales.com.

Rydym yn edrych ymlaen at dderbyn eich cais!


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