Event Crew

• To support the DPV team at events by staffing the display stands and promoting the work of DPV.
• To encourage individuals to engage with DPV.

We can share our knowledge and experiences of independent living. We want people to have all the support and information they need to work out their own solutions and make informed choices. We also want to ensure people are getting what they are entitled to.

We’re here to provide information and peer support to help people make the best use of the care and health system to live the life they want.  DPV is user-led.

Skills

Qualities:

• Understand and adhere to the social model of disability, have an awareness of health and care
• Passionate about supporting others and ability to share your own experiences
• Have the ability to develop good rapport with people
• Be able to communicate with a wide range of people
• Ability to empathise and understand
• Have a non-judgement approach
• Be able to work as part of a team

Skills:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent listening skills
• Have a good understanding of confidentiality

Other requirements:

Reliability, lived experience of a disability