WHY GET INVOLVED

With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to get involved. However, the benefits of doing so can be enormous. Volunteering in general offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the person getting involved. The right match can help you to find friends with similar interests, connect with the community, learn new skills, and even advance your career.

Giving to others can also help protect your mental and physical health. It can reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose. While it’s true that the more you volunteer, the more benefits you’ll experience, volunteering doesn’t have to involve a long-term commitment or take a huge amount of time out of your busy day. Giving in even simple ways can help those in need and improve your health and happiness. What you bring is enough.

Some of our roles

pARENT REPRESENTATIVES

The role of parent representatives at PCV varies from person to person. It is a role that is flexible to suit a person’s interests and availability.

STEERING GROUP MEMBERS

There are a number of ways people can be involved in the Steering Group, parent/carer member, co-opted member and associate member

vOLUNTEERS

We are looking for volunteers with specific skills and a little spare time and an enthusiasm to help make positive change for children and young people with SEND and their families?

benefits of getting involved

PCV values any time that people can give to support us, we will pay travel/childcare and other expenses where appropriate.

Getting involved can help people make social connections, gain new skills, grow confidence and in some cases help people get back into employment.

To find out more about how you can be more involved with PCV click the button below to read our Get Involved Booklet.