RAF BENEVOLENT FUND LAUNCHES NEW LIVED EXPERIENCE NETWORK

The RAF Benevolent Fund has recently launched a new Lived Experience Network which aims to increase inclusion in the RAF Family.

The new initiative will bring together a group of serving and former RAF personnel, and partners and spouses, from across the UK to share their lived experiences of the air force to help shape the Fund’s service offering and drive innovation at the charity. The Fund is currently recruiting volunteers to take part in the Network.

Volunteers who join the Network can help the Fund in a variety of ways, from completing surveys, joining focus groups, or participating in longterm working groups for internal projects. All volunteering opportunities will be remote roles and can be done from home.

Volunteer Manager at the RAF Benevolent Fund, Zoe Oliver, said:

“We are extremely excited to work with current serving or former RAF personnel, who would be happy to share their experiences for the Fund’s new Lived Experience Network. We believe this will provide invaluable insight into the challenges and nuances of life in the RAF and will ensure we are putting the voices of the RAF Family at the centre of our decision making.”

Zoe continued: “We, at the Fund, would love to hear the views of those who are currently serving or have served as well as partners and spouses. Whether you can spare 10 minutes or an hour every so often, sharing your perspective can make a real difference.”

A service person at RAF Wycombe said:

“The RAF Benevolent Fund’s new volunteering initiative is a fantastic opportunity to hear individual experiences from current and former members of the RAF and will help not only the Fund but the wider RAF community in providing the best support possible. I encourage those at RAF Wycombe to get in touch with the Fund if interested in taking part.”

If you are a current or former member of the RAF, or a partner of spouse you can sign up to the Network here, at https://www.rafbf.org/ get-involved/volunteer/ lived-experience-network and find out more about all volunteering opportunities available as they arise.