Join our board and make a difference
Thank you for your interest in joining us as a Trustee or Adviser. On this page you can find information about the roles and what’s involved in working with us.
EDA is a local, User-led Organisation, supporting disabled people of any age and with any impairment. We have over 70 staff and volunteers, many of whom are also disabled. EDA promotes the social model of disability, which recognises that disability is caused by the barriers that society presents, rather than an individual’s impairment.
We run projects that support disabled people to maximise their independence, and engage with local decision-making. We are recruiting disabled people to join as Trustees and non-disabled people to be co-opted as Advisers.
Though the roles are unpaid, being a part of a User-led organisation is incredibly rewarding and you will be supported to make a real difference to the lives of disabled people. An induction programme (including training, skills mapping, and business planning) will be tailored to your needs.
This is a great opportunity to put your experience to use and provide leadership within a successful and dynamic organisation. You will have the skills and confidence to work with disabled people, staff, volunteers, other organisations and local and national government bodies. EDA is evolving in line with changes that affect disabled people and the voluntary sector, and we are looking for expertise in any of these key areas:
You may already have experience, or perhaps you are a rising star who would benefit from some support to develop. Either way we want to hear from you.
There is lots of useful information to download, and a very short form to complete.
Watch this space for a video about EDA coming soon...
About Us
EDA is a local, User-led Organisation, supporting disabled people of any age and with any impairment. We have over 70 staff and volunteers, many of whom are also disabled. EDA promotes the social model of disability, which recognises that disability is caused by the barriers that society presents, rather than an individual’s impairment.
We run projects that support disabled people to maximise their independence, and engage with local decision-making. We are recruiting disabled people to join as Trustees and non-disabled people to be co-opted as Advisers.
Though the roles are unpaid, being a part of a User-led organisation is incredibly rewarding and you will be supported to make a real difference to the lives of disabled people. An induction programme (including training, skills mapping, and business planning) will be tailored to your needs.
About You
This is a great opportunity to put your experience to use and provide leadership within a successful and dynamic organisation. You will have the skills and confidence to work with disabled people, staff, volunteers, other organisations and local and national government bodies. EDA is evolving in line with changes that affect disabled people and the voluntary sector, and we are looking for expertise in any of these key areas:
- Finance & Audit
- Equality & Diversity
- Management (incl Human Resources)
- Health & Social Care
- Law
- Communications
You may already have experience, or perhaps you are a rising star who would benefit from some support to develop. Either way we want to hear from you.
There is lots of useful information to download, and a very short form to complete.
Watch this space for a video about EDA coming soon...
Becoming a member of Enfield Disability Action grants you access to a free copy of EDA's newsletter. It also enables you taking full advantage of the
following opportunities:
Membership fees are listed below. Alternatively you could make a donation to help cover the cost of producing the newsletter and towards the expenses of our volunteers.
- Full members have a right to a voice in shaping the future development of the organisation
- Full members will have access to training opportunities available through EDA and its partners
- Full members will be invited to take part in new on-line consultation events
- Full members are eligible to vote on any decisions made at EDA’s Annual General Meeting and any other general meeting
- Full members are eligible for nomination and election as a Member of EDA’s Board of Directors who are the decision making body
- All members are invited to EDA’s AGM and other events marking outstanding achievements
- All members receive a free copy of EDA’s newsletter filled with useful resources and information
Membership fees are listed below. Alternatively you could make a donation to help cover the cost of producing the newsletter and towards the expenses of our volunteers.
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