Branch Chair Volunteer (East Ayrshire)

National Autistic Society
VO101550

The Branch Chair role is vital to the running of the branch as they act as a leader and a coordinator for the branch. Without these roles, we would not have as many branches as we do.

What you will be doing
Planning, arranging, and chairing committee meetings and public meetings.
Representing the branch at external meetings e.g. with local services for autistic people.
Delegating tasks to other committee members or volunteers.
Raising the profile of the NAS within your branch and local community.
Ensuring your branch complies with NAS policies including risk assessment, data protection and safeguarding.
Monitoring branch income and expenditure in partnership with the treasurer.
Supporting fundraising in your branch.
Co-ordinating and promoting local campaigns and bringing others on board to help you.
Keeping your Senior Branch Engagement Officer informed about branch activities and events.

Experience required

Confident in volunteering with and communicating with other committee members, and individuals and organisations outside of the branch.
Confident and comfortable speaking publicly.
Able to motivate people and help people work together.
Able to tackle difficult issues and problems and situations and involve other people where necessary.

Travel expenses

Agreeded expenses reimbursed

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About
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Support

Training details

Access to our elearning modules including autism awareness and safeguarding

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

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Frequency & commitment

Flexibility on days and the amount of time committed to the role. The majority of branch chairs give around 5 hours a week but it depends how active the branch is. Home based (plus travel to branch activities) Home based (plus travel to branch activities)