Everyone's Environment: Voices Programme Q&A

About this event

An online Q&A session for anyone interested in learning more about the Everyone’s Environment: Voices programme. 

This is a chance to hear more about what the programme involves and ask any questions you might have in a friendly, informal space. 

What to expect

• Learn about the Voices programme and what it offers 
• Understand what taking part involves (including time commitment) 
• Find out who the programme is for and whether it’s right for you 
• Learn about the application process and how decisions are made 
• Ask questions in a friendly, informal space

Who is this event for?

• Aged 18 or over 
• Based in England or Scotland
• Identify as Disabled/living with a disability, from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, or are living with financial insecurity
• Eager to share their perspective, whatever their background or experience 
• Passionate about their local community and interested in how environmental change is affecting them or those around them (no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to learn)

About the programme

We’re looking for around 25 Voices participants this year – people who want to build their confidence, develop new skills, connect with others, and get involved in different types of media to help shape conversations about climate and the environment.

This programme will support you to share your experiences and perspectives, helping make sure the voices of communities are heard in public and policy discussions.

You don’t need any previous experience – just an interest in learning, a willingness to take part, and a passion for making a difference.

About Everyone's Environment

Everyone’s Environment is an alliance of social purpose and environmental groups championing community voices and life experiences. Together with communities experiencing inequalities, we are changing who is included in decisions about the climate, nature and our futures. NPC enables the alliance, working alongside more than 80 ambitious organisations.

Accessibility commitments

We aim to make the Voices programme safe, inclusive and accessible. We’ll ask participants to share any access needs in advance and will aim to meet these wherever possible. As a minimum, we commit to: 

• Speakers describing themselves and any visuals 
• Clear content warnings, with flexibility to step in and out 
• Check-ins at the start, with options to request adjustments privately 
• Sharing materials in advance (accessible formats, plain English, translation where needed) 
• Offering alternative formats (e.g. Easy Read, audio, BSL, large print) on request 
• Using clear, jargon-free language 
• Providing live captions in sessions 
• Ensuring sessions are compatible with assistive technology 
• Building in regular breaks (with flexibility to take more as needed) 
• Considering the accessibility of any in-person venues

Please email us at events@thinkNPC.org if we can assist you further. Visit the events page on our website to learn more about our upcoming workshops, trainings and topical events.