We’re looking for Trustees with a passion for diversity and inclusion to join our Board. Could that be you?
Who are we?
Deaf Action is a deaf-led charity, supporting and celebrating deaf people. We were established in 1835 and work with deaf people across Scotland and the South of England. Our work is geared towards empowering all deaf people to achieve their potential and fully participate in society, with equality of rights, access and opportunity. You can find out more about us at deafaction.org
Following a strategic review, we recently created a refreshed strategic plan with a new vision, mission, values and aims. As part of this, we have also reviewed our Board. Going forward, the organisation will focus on our five new social aims, and we are looking for new Trustees with the skills and experience to support and guide us through this process.
Our vision Inclusive communities free from barriers, where deaf people can fulfil their potential and thrive.
Our mission To empower deaf people to achieve their potential and participate in society, with equality of rights, access and opportunity.
Our values Learning: We share our learning and seek to learn from others in order to drive improvements.
Support: We reach out and offer personalised support, recognising that every deaf person has unique needs and preferences.
Collaboration: We form meaningful partnerships to meet local needs, addressing the gaps between services.
Experience: We value leadership informed by lived experience and believe that the needs and preferences of deaf people should be at the heart of all we do.
Celebration: We value people from all backgrounds, focus on their potential and strengths. We celebrate a positive deaf identity.
Our social aims Access: We strive for equality of access to information advice and services.
Achievement: We empower people to achieve through meaningful learning and the development of essential skills.
Inclusion: We improve social inclusion, supporting people to become active citizens.
Wellbeing: We promote good health, empowering people to live independently, and caring for them when they no longer can.
Identity: We celebrate deaf culture, heritage and language, offering nurturing community spaces and a sense of belonging.
About you
We are looking for new Board members who can help make Scotland and South England a better place for deaf people. Applications from the deaf community are welcomed, in particular deaf BSL users. Our Board must be fully committed to our values.
We are looking for Trustees who share our values and are passionate about improving the quality and conditions of life for deaf people. We are interested in speaking to individuals from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to:
The role
As a Board, Trustees are responsible for Deaf Action’s:
As a Trustee you would need to:
As a Trustee your commitments would be:
What’s on offer
To apply, please send your CV along with a covering letter or a BSL video to recruitment@deafaction.org
PVG checks will be requested. Applications welcome from all sections of the community.
To apply, please send your CV along with a covering letter or a BSL video to recruitment@deafaction.org
PVG checks will be requested. Applications welcome from all sections of the community.