Group Leader Volunteer (Branch) (New Moray group for autistic young men (teens to early 20's))

National Autistic Society
VO103139

Branches are run entirely by volunteers with advice and support from the national charity.

The Group Leader role is vital to the running of the group 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.