Campaigner

To take a lead on how Disabled People will achieve change and influence policies.

We want to help build a better life for Disabled People as members of a more inclusive society. Disabled People’s Voice is involved in campaigning on issues that affect Disabled People to try and influence policy decisions.

We believe those with lived experience of a long-term condition often have insights into the practical day-to-day effects of the condition on daily life, which health and social care professionals don’t necessarily understand.

We are led by Disabled People, who are dedicated to making our voices heard.

Support ongoing national campaigns led by Disabled People User-led Organisations (DPULO) and charities.

1. Help to organise campaigns, with the aim of raising awareness of the issues. This might involve creating materials, such as newsletters, or presentations, or writing something for social media, which could be used to explain the issues to others (such as local councilors, or members of the public).
2. Help to organise campaigns with the aim of getting the organisation (person or elected body such as MP, or local councillor) that is causing the problem, to change the way they do things. This could mean meeting with the organisation, person or elected body.
3. Conceive, organise, and oversee innovative events, demonstrations, and other local campaign projects.
4. Help DPV understand the cause of the problem, how it affects Disabled People, and what change would solve the problem.
5. Produce new content, conduct research, and write letters, emails and promote online petitions. Take part in consultations, focus groups and research.
6. Ensure there are varied opportunities for local Disabled People to lead and participate in campaigns.
7. Coordinate, oversee, and manage a campaign plan, and timeline in conjunction with allies.
8. Build relationships with key people of influence and enlist their support in campaigns.
9. Recruit, communicate and build relationships with activists across the UK with the aim of building a network. Enlist their assistance, when needed, to deliver on campaign goals.
10. Develop and carry out projects that will raise public awareness of campaigns through innovative actions that propel the issue into the media spotlight.
11. Seek out opportunities to highlight disability related issues in the press and public consciousness.
12. Work with our directors on press and marketing plans for campaigns and projects.
13. Work with our graphic design volunteer to create and redesign posters, banners, literature, and other outreach materials as needed.
14. Act as a spokesperson, representing DPV at public-speaking engagements, in debates, and to the media and the general public.
15. Build and leverage people power to win campaigns and achieve change.
16. To observe our Volunteers’ Code of Conduct.

Skills

Qualities:

• Have a firm grasp of what makes a winning campaign strategy, experience of planning and delivering campaigns with colleagues and activists, and significant experience of supporting activists and/or community groups.
• Have a track record of successful outreach to new and diverse audiences - and be able to build meaningful activist journeys.
• The willingness to pass on your skills and knowledge to other Disabled People and concepts like the social model of disability in a simple, clear way.
• Ability to work in a respectful and professional manner.

Skills:

• Great communication skills
• Organisational

Other requirements:

• Able to travel to a variety of local venues.
• Lived experience of disability