Voluntary Sector Representative Opportunities
Voluntary Voice Stakeholders 2016
One of the ways in which the voice of our sector is heard is through the Voluntary Voice
programme. Voluntary Voice is the process through which representatives from voluntary
organisations obtain their mandate to speak on behalf of the sector on various county strategic
partnerships.
In addition to the mandated representatives for the county strategic partnerships, there are also
has a number of Voluntary Voice Stakeholders. The Stakeholders are sector specialists who
have a specific interest in and experience of a particular area who are available to attend
meetings at short notice and on an ad hoc basis.
Voluntary Voice Stakeholders will be required to report back to the sector using the voluntary
voice processes and when it is possible to collect views from the sector before a meeting if time
allows. Reimbursement for Voluntary Voice Stakeholders is available.
Devon Voluntary Action (DeVA) co-ordinates the Voluntary Voice programme. In this round of
recruitment we are looking for Voluntary Voice Stakeholders for seven areas of interest.
The process of recruiting Voluntary Voice Stakeholders is as follows:
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Launch of areas of interest
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Expressions of Interest submitted * - EOI must be received by midday Friday 22nd
January 2016
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Nominated Stakeholders held on file
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Results announced to the sector
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Stakeholders contacted as required ** the skills audit submitted as part of their
Expression of Interest will be used to determine the most appropriate Stakeholder.
* Candidates need to be nominated by their organisation and complete a skills audit
** The completed skills audit submitted as part of their Expression of Interest will be used to
determine the most appropriate Stakeholder to attend on a case-by-case basis.
What will Stakeholders be expected to do? Stakeholders will:

Be asked to speak on behalf of the wider VCS sector (not just their own organisation) to
ensure that the views and experiences of the sector are included in discussions.
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Be expected to attend meetings (or forums etc.) as required and their original organisation
will need to understand the commitment this entails.
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Be expected to actively participate in meetings and take note of the relevant issues to
report back to the wider sector via Voluntary Voice.
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Communicate with the people they represent before and after meetings using the
Voluntary Voice team and the formal reporting processes.
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Respect the confidentiality of any sensitive material disclosed during meetings and to
declare any conflicts of interest (e.g. if services are being designed which their organisation might
later wish to tender.)
Voluntary Voice is a Devon Voluntary Action project, supported by Devon County Council
January 2016
Representatives will be offered support through DeVA and attendance costs will be refunded
according to a set formula.
Voluntary Voice Stakeholders Area of Interest:
Expressions of Interest are being sought for seven different areas of interest for Devon-wide
opportunities as outline below.
1. Health & Wellbeing
2. Arts
3. Environment
4. Community Solutions
5. Children and Young People
6. Older People
7. Economy and Enterprise
Please complete the Expression of Interest form and return to
comms@devonva.org by midday Friday 22nd January 2016.
Voluntary Voice is a Devon Voluntary Action project, supported by Devon County Council
January 2016
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Please tick all the areas of interest you are expressing an interest in representing –
I am interested in representing the voluntary and community sector at:
1 – Health and Wellbeing
2 – Arts
3 – Environment
4 – Community Solutions
5 – Children and Young People
6 – Older People
7 – Economy and Enterprise
I have read the information relating to the responsibilities of a Voluntary Voice
Stakeholder.
I confirm that my organisation supports this expression of interest.
Name:
Organisation:
Address (including telephone and email):
Please
complete
your
Skills
Audit
comms@devonva.org by midday Friday 22
on
nd
the
next
page
and
return
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to
Voluntary Voice Stakeholders Skills Audit
This information will be used to determine the most appropriate Voluntary Voice
Stakeholder to attend the requested meeting on a case-by-case basis.
Self-Assessment Rating:
3=strength
2=competent
1=development need
Name:
Competency
Applying sector
knowledge and
past experience
Self- Management
Communication
Date:
Behaviour
Self-Assessment
Applies sector knowledge and/or past experience in a
range of contexts
Maintains an up to date knowledge of the Voluntary
Voice Stakeholder area and the sector
Creates and maintains key relationships with relevant
voluntary and community sector organisations
Able to represent the voluntary and community sector as
a whole not just one organisation
Raises awareness of the range of voluntary sector views
Is self-motivated and able to use initiative
Has good communication and inter-personal skills (both
verbal and written)
Has ability to communicate effectively within meetings
Keeps accurate records of meetings attended
Has good use of IT (Mircosoft Word and Outlook)
Administration
Can complete and return reports
Has commitment to data protection and confidentiality
protocols
Other Skills
Please indicate any
other skills which
may add value
Please return this form to: comms@devonva.org or by post c/o West Devon CVS
13 East Street Okehampton Devon EX20 1AS by midday Friday 22nd January 2016.
Voluntary Voice is a Devon Voluntary Action project, supported by Devon County Council
January 2016