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Headway Borders
- VO73161
The secretary plays a vital role in assisting the committee organise the smooth running of the support group ensuring vital support is given to those who have suffered a brain injury, their families and carers.
Preparing for meetings:
Sending notices of all meetings to members within the time required by the governing document; Making arrangements for meetings – booking rooms, arranging refreshments, ensuring access for all attending; Preparing the agenda in consultation with the Chair and distributing the agenda with any background papers; Checking that members have carried out tasks agreed at the previous meeting.
Participating in meetings:
Ensuring that the minutes of the previous meeting are accurate, agreed and signed and dated on each page by the Chair; Taking and producing minutes of the meeting, noting the names of those attending and apologies, major decisions, any votes taken and agreed further actions; Distributing minutes in a timely manner.
Regulatory Documents:
To keep proper records for at least 6 years (or more if certain funders require it).
To declare your charitable status on all correspondence, cheques, invoices and receipts.
Experience required
Excellent telephone manner and people skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Outgoing, friendly and proactive character. Ability to work on own initiative. Commitment to working with compliance, policies and procedures.
Travel details
Focus Centre, Galashiels.
Support
Training details
Committee and Network Coordinator will assist with initial secretarial training. Brain injury training is offered through Headway UK.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Frequency & commitment
10-12 hours per month.Days and times to be confirmed.
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Committee Secretary with Headway Borders
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Contact name: Volunteer Team Borders
Email address: volunteering@borderscommunityaction.org.uk
Phone: 07485 394001
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