Our exciting new project - VCSE Voices -  provides opportunities for members of our sector to influence policy and take part in cross-sector discussions to improve services so that they meet the needs of people who live in our district.

Applications are open for the second cohort of VCSE Advocates, the closing date for each role is Monday 3 July at 12pm. You can find the roles on our jobs page or by clicking the links below.

Children & Young People

• ‍The Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET) Strategic Board‍
• The Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership Executive‍
• The Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership Integrated Learning & Development Strategic Group‍
• The Wakefield Families Together Early Help Partnership Strategic Board

Adults

• ‍The Wakefield Learning Disability and Autism Partnership Board‍
• The Wakefield Carers Strategy Implementation Group

Making your application

To apply, please send a short-written statement or a video explaining your experience and relevant skills, and why you would like to get involved to VCSEVoices@nova-wd.org.uk. Informal group discussions interviews are scheduled for the afternoon of Thursday 13 July.

For more information on the recruitment process, visit our Get Involved page and watch our short video for some application guidance...