Who can apply?
There is a wide range of public appointments and the skills and expertise needed for their members varies considerably.
The skills and expertise needed will be set out in the advertisements and applicant packs.
If you think you have the qualities needed, and the time to give to your community, why not apply?
The Government believes that the membership of public bodies should, where possible, reflect the make-up of the communities they serve. Most public bodies are under-represented in terms of women, people from the ethnic minorities and disabled people, so applications from people in these groups are particularly welcomed.