Birmingham 2022 on hunt for ‘community representatives’
The organisers of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are searching for volunteer community representatives to join the event’s Legacy and Benefits (LAB) Committee.
The committee is a cross-partner group set up to ensure that Birmingham and the West Midlands takes full advantage of its moment in the spotlight during the summer of 2022.
Successful candidates will be part of a group tasked with establishing a legacy strategy and overseeing the delivery of a comprehensive programme of benefits for the city and region, covering key topics like civic pride, culture, tourism, trade and investment, jobs and skills, education, sustainability and physical activity and wellbeing.
John Crabtree, chairman of Birmingham 2022, who also chairs the LAB Committee said: “Over the next few years the work of the Legacy and Benefits Committee is going to be crucial and we’re looking for dynamic volunteers to join us to help improve the region. We need individuals who are innovative, commercially astute and can match our dedication to delivering the most sustainable, inclusive, and accessible Commonwealth Games to date.”
He added: “All of the partners that are involved with the Commonwealth Games, including Birmingham 2022, Birmingham City Council, the West Midlands Combined Authority and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, are committed to delivering a strong legacy for the region and this committee will play an important role in ensuring this comes to fruition, as we absolutely must make the most of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that hosting an event of this magnitude provides.”
The closing date for applications is the 18 November and to apply candidates need to send a CV and covering letter outlining their relevant knowledge and experience.
Successful candidates will be required to attend approximately five meetings per year.
More details about this voluntary role can be found in the jobs section of the official website for the Games – www.birmingham2022.com/get-involved/jobs.
