Opportunity
About the role
The Community Voice Panel brings together local people to help shape services and decisions that affect their communities. As a volunteer, you will share your experiences and insights to ensure local voices are heard and acted upon. You will help ensure local voices are heard and make a real impact on community, health, and care services across Shropshire.
What you’ll do
- Attend quarterly panel meetings (online or in-person)
- Take part in community conversations and round table events
- Share your views and listen to others’ experiences
- Help identify local priorities, needs, and gaps in services
- Contribute ideas to improve and shape services
- Support “You Said / We Did” updates to show how feedback leads to change
Supporting Healthwatch Shropshire
As part of the panel, you will also have the opportunity (if you wish) to help shape local health and social care services by:
- Reviewing what people say about their experiences of care services
- Helping identify topics for public engagement activities
- Informing visits to services through the Enter & View Programme
- Reviewing draft reports to ensure they are clear and accessible
- Highlighting emerging needs and supporting underrepresented voices
- Raising awareness of Healthwatch Shropshire in your community
What skills do I need?
What we’re looking for
- An interest in improving local services
- Willingness to share your views and listen to others
- Respect for different perspectives and experiences
- No formal qualifications or experience needed
What you’ll gain
- A chance to make a real difference in your community
- Experience influencing local services and decision-making
- Opportunities to develop confidence and communication skills
- Meet new people and be part of a supportive group
Support provided
- Full induction and guidance
- Ongoing support from Community Resource staff
- Expenses reimbursed where appropriate
Posted for
Healthwatch Shropshire
Interests
- Civic Responsibility and Communities
- Disability
- Employment, Education and Training
- Health and Social Care
- Livelihoods
- No specific interest
- Well-being
Activities
- Advice and Information
- Empowering people
- General Helping
- Local Events
- Supporting Charities
Details
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
- Safeguarding
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 01/04/2026
End Date: 01/04/2028
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Approx. 4 meetings per year + optional events
Location
This opportunity is available Countywide.
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