Why is this a problem?

Committee members often require mentoring and training in order to participate effectively. Challenges include:

  • Long, confusing, or overwhelming getting started guides.
  • No guidance for navigating the volume of information and resources. 
  • Lack of mentoring and peer support for committee work.
  • Little or no training on collaboration, teamwork, or technical processes.
  • Limited awareness or guidance on accessibility, equity, and inclusive participation.
  • No clear pathway to develop skills for becoming a chairperson or leading working groups.

Ways to address the barrier

Host onboarding meetings before committee work begins

Action for Preparing for committees

Provide guidance and ongoing support to new members

Action for Preparing for committees

Provide ongoing accessibility and inclusion training

Action for Training and knowledge building

Provide translation and interpretation for everyone

Action for Language and Organizing