Cardiff Council’s Electoral Services team has launched a new scheme that seeks to harness the experience and passion of older residents about democracy.
The team already runs a very
successful engagement initiative for young residents with
the DemocracyAmbassador Programme for Cardiff schools, that includes visits to County
Hall and the Senedd as well as school-based workshops.
The service is now seeking to enlist the help of older people who can support others to participate in the democratic process, by telling their own inspiring stories which can be shared with younger generations through school workshops or assemblies. These stories will help young people understand the importance of our democracy and their role in it, ensuring that everyone’s rights are upheld.
Cardiff’s Returning Officer, Paul Orders, said: “We are eager to hear from individuals who have experienced pivotal moments in history, particularly when significant laws were enacted that profoundly impacted their lives. We invite those people to share their stories and experiences to inspire others about the importance of participating in the democratic process, and one of the most important things anyone can do in that respect is registering to vote and ensuring they exercise their right to vote.
“We’re looking for people who are passionate about these things and are willing to be involved in hosting events, like coffee mornings and activities with older citizens to discuss voting rights, accessibility to voting, and ways we can improve the voting process in Cardiff to ensure it is accessible to all.”
If you, or anyone you know, are interested in becoming a Registration Champion in Cardiff, please complete the form here RegistrationChampions Scheme - Cardiff Council Electoral Services to express your interest.