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: Launch of areas of interest Expressions of Interest submitted * - EOI must be received by midday Friday 22nd January 2016 Nominated Stakeholders held on file Results announced to the sector 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. Be expected to attend meetings (or forums etc.) as required and their original organisation will need to understand the commitment this entails. Be expected to actively participate in meetings and take note of the relevant issues to report back to the wider sector via Voluntary Voice. Communicate with the people they represent before and after meetings using the Voluntary Voice team and the formal reporting processes. 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 January 2016. Voluntary Voice is a Devon Voluntary Action project, supported by Devon County Council January 2016 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