Organisation
Role and Opportunity Details (to apply for this role you must be aged 18+)
Community Engagement (Seldom Heard) Trustee:
Are you a parent carer in Wigan Borough, passionate about positively impacting the lives of families like yours?
About Parent Carer Forums:
Parent Carer Forums (PCFs) are grassroots organisations that bring together Parent Carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These forums provide a collective voice for families, offering a platform to share experiences, concerns, and insights related to the challenges of caring for children with additional needs.
At the heart of Parent Carer Forums is a commitment to empowering families and ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making that impacts their lives. Forums collaborate with local authorities, health services, and other stakeholders to influence policies, services, and provisions for children and young people with SEND.
By fostering a supportive community, Parent Carer Forums aim to create positive change, improve access to resources, and enhance the overall well-being of families navigating the complexities of caring for children with additional needs.
Wigan Parent Carer Forum is dedicated to championing the interests of parent carers in our community. Join us in making a difference and shaping a more inclusive and supportive environment for all families.
Shape Community Engagement as a Trustee!
Wigan Parent Carer Forum is seeking a Community Engagement Trustee to champion the voices of seldom-heard individuals in our community. Be a driving force in creating an inclusive space for all.
Responsibilities:
- Advocate for the diverse needs of our members.
- Develop strategies for effective community engagement. Amongst seldom-heard groups.
- Ensure representation of seldom-heard voices in decision-making.
Qualifications:
- Understanding of diversity and inclusion principles.
- Experience in community engagement or advocacy.
- Passion for promoting equal access and opportunities.
Become a catalyst for positive change! If you’re committed to inclusivity and empowerment, join us as a Community Engagement Trustee.
As a volunteer trustee at Wigan Parent Carer Forum, your role involves influencing positive changes both locally within Wigan and regionally and nationally as part of the broader NNPCF (National Network of Parent Carer Forums). Your contributions directly impact policies at different levels, making a meaningful difference in the community. Additionally, access to the CIC Wellbeing Employment Employee Assistance Programme ensures your wellbeing, and collaborating with fellow parent carers fosters a strong sense of community.
Specific Skills Required
Understanding of diversity and inclusion principles.
Experience in community engagement or advocacy.
Passion for promoting equal access and opportunities.
Benefits of Volunteering with this organisation
As a volunteer trustee at Wigan Parent Carer Forum, your role involves influencing positive changes both locally within Wigan and regionally and nationally as part of the broader NNPCF (National Network of Parent Carer Forums). Your contributions directly impact policies at different levels, making a meaningful difference in the community. Additionally, access to the CIC Wellbeing Employment Employee Assistance Programme ensures your wellbeing, and collaborating with fellow parent carers fosters a strong sense of community.
Level of commitment required
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity.
Date(s) / Time(s) Required
Volunteer Opportunity Number
VO10370 (please make a note of this ‘VO’ number if applying for this role).
