VAL support a number of different representatives, information relating to them is detailed within the relevant areas of this site.

• Children & Young People’s Services VCS Representatives: CYPS Forum
• Economic Representatives: VCS Economic Development Network
• Health and Adult Services Representatives: Adults’ Services Forum
• Neighbourhood Representatives: ACT
• Parenting Representatives: Parenting Network

Children and Young People wishing to participate in service design, development and delivery may find the Representative’s Support Pack of use, though should contact VAL for relevant information. There is a great deal of work happening in Leicester to promote, develop and enable participation of Children and Young People.

Who are the representatives?

Representatives are all volunteers as they give their time freely to the task of representing the views of the local community and groups into policy debates. Representatives are from all backgrounds and experience and anyone has the potential to be a really good representative.

• Download a full list and contact details here
• Download a case study on being a representative here

VAL support for Representatives

The main aim of support for representatives is that it is suited to your needs and enables you to carry out the role in an effective way which benefits you, your organisation, those you are representing and the partners with whom we are working. Training and support ranges from:

• 1-2-1 Sessions/meetings
• Training and Workshops
• Briefing meetings prior to and/or after meetings.
  Forums.
• Other appropriate support methods as identified with you

How do I become a representative?

If you are interested in becoming a representative, read the Representative’s Support Pack, which outlines information about being a representative.