Trustee Opportunities, Vocal Advocacy

Vocal is a small but passionate organisation supporting people with learning disabilities and communication difficulties across South and West Devon. For over 30 years, we have helped people exercise their rights, make informed choices, speak up for themselves and live independent lives. While our specialism is working with people who have a learning disability, we also support a wider range of groups when funding allows, including people with autism, brain injuries, physical disabilities, mental health issues, older people and those with dementia. Our role is to stand beside people, amplify their voices, and ensure they’re heard—whether in care planning meetings, in court, or simply in everyday life.

Our work is built on strong values – empowering people, promoting independence, protecting rights, and being inclusive. Our members – people with lived experience – are central to everything we do, contributing to strategy, governance, and advocacy campaigns. Our Board of trustees work in partnership with our members, staff and volunteers, embedding co production at every level. Trustees focus on strategy and oversight, while day-to-day operations are delegated to the Chief Officer and advocacy team, who deliver services on the Board’s behalf.

We are seeking new trustees who share our values and commitment to providing advocacy support, who will enjoy working with our members, staff and volunteers and can help shape our future. We are particularly interested in trustees who could bring IT, finance and legal skills but whatever your background, if you are passionate about fairness, inclusion, and giving people a voice, we’d love to hear from you.

Application is by a full CV together with a covering letter telling us why you are interested in becoming a trustee for Vocal and what you would bring to the organisation.

Our website, https://www.vocaladvocacy.org.uk/ has more information about our work, it is currently being reviewed. Our Chief Officer or Chair are happy to offer informal discussions about becoming a trustee.

Please email any enquiries or applications to: cmundy@vocaladvocacy.org.uk