Be Part of ABC Community and Voluntary Sector Panel

Closed 6 Oct 2019

Opened 20 Sep 2019

Contact

Michelle Markey

(Community Planning Officer)

Community Planning

028 4066 0644

michelle.markey@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

Overview

Are you a local social enterprise, community or voluntary group?

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Community Planning Partnership is calling on individuals who are active within the voluntary sector to join the Community and Voluntary Sector Panel.

The current panel has 38 members already playing a valuable role connecting more voices to local public services and decision making bodies.

The role and purpose of the panel is to:

  • Ensure the Community, Voluntary and Social Enterprise Sector is represented
  • Promote ongoing community engagement
  • Articulate the voice of the community and voluntary sector
  • Support the development of cross-sectoral relationships and improved partnership working

The panels first Chair is John McGuinness, Director of ABC Community Network and the Vice-Chair position is held by Geraldine Lawless, P2000(Portadown2000).

Membership is by expression of interest and is open to any interested individual who is active in the local community, voluntary and social enterprise sector within the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough to apply.

An Expression of Interest Pack has been prepared and has previously been attached to your email this includes:

  • Information on Community Planning
  • Role and purpose of Community and Voluntary Sector Panel
  • Membership and recruitment process

To register your interest to join the Community and Voluntary Sector Panel you need to:

  1. Complete the expression of interest form electronically by following the link below.
  2. Please ensure to complete all sections of the Expression of Interest form
  3. Complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring form
  4. Provide the additional documentation that is requested.
  5. Submit the electronic form on or before midnight on Sunday 6th October 2019.

If you wish to send in an email version of the is document please contact the Community Planning Team at the address, email or telephone number given below.

Email:                   communityplanning@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

Telephone:        028 4066 0644

In writing:           Community Planning Department, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Civic Building, Downshire Road, Banbridge, BT32 3JY