PRESS RELEASE

(October 23, 2003)

[Local Press]

NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS REQUIRED AT ADD A VOICE

Add A Voice, an independent advocacy service covering the whole of the Wigan & Leigh Borough, is currently in the process of recruiting new Management Committee members. Committee members are an essential part of the organisation and are responsible for making sure that Add A Voice is steered in the right direction. Members are encouraged to attend a monthly meeting to discuss the project and there are a number of initiatives that members can get involved in if they wish to. Funded by the Community Fund, Add A Voice offers support to anyone over the age of 18 who feels they need someone to speak up for them or help them speak up for themselves. Examples of cases undertaken by advocates include:- assisting a person attend meetings or write letters, supporting & enabling a person to move out of supported accommodation, helping clients access information about budgeting their finances. Management Committee membership is open to anyone over the age of 18 living within the Wigan Metropolitan Borough. Full induction and travel expenses are available.

Lucy Whiting, Manager at Add A Voice says;

Over the last three years our organisation has grown considerably as has our staff team. We are a strong cohesive group who are looking for enthusiastic committed local people to help us steer Add a Voice into 2004.

Add A Voice are particularly keen to hear from people with experience of marketing or fundraising. If anyone is interested in offering their services as a volunteer Management Committee member, please get in touch with Lucy Whiting at Add A Voice on 01942 601563.

NOTES TO EDITORS:

Add A Voice is a registered charity. It’s services are available to organisations and individuals within the Wigan Metropolitan area. For further information please contact Lucy Whiting, Manager, at Add A Voice, 53 Church Street, Leigh, WN7 1AY Tel. & Fax 01942 601563. E-mail: lucy@addavoice.org.uk

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