Secretary for The Sherwood Exchange
OFFERED BY:
The Sherwood ExchangeLocation(s): Sherwood
Address where volunteering takes place: The Place Melrose Street Nottingham NG5 2JPHow many places are on offer? 1
Purpose of Role:
This important, exciting and flexible role is to join the passionate team of volunteers to build the Sherwood Exchange into a hub for the vibrant community of Sherwood.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Sherwood Exchange is an Unincorporated group of volunteers who wish have set up and now run an accessible food and household goods exchange service within Sherwood. The exchange encourages the donation by individuals and organisations of surplus items for the benefit of all, particularly people facing or at risk of experiencing financial hardship.
We are looking for a secretary for our committee to work with the co-chairs, treasurer and other committee members to ensure the notes of Sherwood Exchange monthly meetings are typed up and any other administration duties are undertaken in support of the executive chair.
This in addition to ensuring resources are managed well and applied in the best way possible to help achieve the organisation’s aims and run in a way that it will continue to satisfy the ‘community interest test’. This means any decision, supportor advice should always consider the interests of the community Sherwood Exchange is intended to serve.
You will be able to help organise and promote the groups range of activities. In particular the Saturday afternoon sessions at the Place in Sherwood.
Encourage and inspire others to engage with activities
Attend regular committee meetings and take and circulate notes
What's in it for you
Play a crucial role in the Sherwood community, making new friends and building connections
You'll be part of a pioneering organisation, committed to combatting poverty in your local area and beyond
Gain valuable organisational, administrative and people skills
You may also be ‘paid back’ in time, which other people volunteer into the time bank if you choose to do so. ‘Time’ volunteered into the time bank can be anything from time from another person who volunteers to undertake tasks such as gardening or domestic cleaning. Or time to bake a cake or undertake minor repairs on items you might require fixing.
If you’re interested in helping others and the environment and you fulfil the skills and qualification requirements, please get in touch.
Two recent references are required for this post. Availability is also required to attend an informal interview meeting either in person, over the phone or via Microsoft Teams, Skype or Zoom.
We are not currently in a position to meet volunteer expenses, but we hope to be able to do so in the near future.
We are looking for a secretary for our committee to work with the co-chairs, treasurer and other committee members to ensure the notes of Sherwood Exchange monthly meetings are typed up and any other administration duties are undertaken in support of the executive chair.
This in addition to ensuring resources are managed well and applied in the best way possible to help achieve the organisation’s aims and run in a way that it will continue to satisfy the ‘community interest test’. This means any decision, supportor advice should always consider the interests of the community Sherwood Exchange is intended to serve.
You will be able to help organise and promote the groups range of activities. In particular the Saturday afternoon sessions at the Place in Sherwood.
Encourage and inspire others to engage with activities
Attend regular committee meetings and take and circulate notes
What's in it for you
Play a crucial role in the Sherwood community, making new friends and building connections
You'll be part of a pioneering organisation, committed to combatting poverty in your local area and beyond
Gain valuable organisational, administrative and people skills
You may also be ‘paid back’ in time, which other people volunteer into the time bank if you choose to do so. ‘Time’ volunteered into the time bank can be anything from time from another person who volunteers to undertake tasks such as gardening or domestic cleaning. Or time to bake a cake or undertake minor repairs on items you might require fixing.
If you’re interested in helping others and the environment and you fulfil the skills and qualification requirements, please get in touch.
Two recent references are required for this post. Availability is also required to attend an informal interview meeting either in person, over the phone or via Microsoft Teams, Skype or Zoom.
We are not currently in a position to meet volunteer expenses, but we hope to be able to do so in the near future.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Essential:
Passionate about improving the world for the better
Good communication and listening skills
Good written communication skills
Familiarity with MS word and MSN email systems.
Good problem-solving skills and able to contribute to meeting discussion
Able to attend a minimum of 75 percent of meetings held monthly
Can commit for up to 12 months of service in the committee
Hard working and able to undertake tasks delegated
Supportive and willing to represent the exchange at other meetings, shows and networking events.
Able to respect parameters of confidentiality
Desirable:
Experience of working or volunteering in a supportive or advocacy-based role
Experience of being on committees in the past
Experience of taking or attending meetings
Experience of working or volunteering in finance or governance type roles
Experience of working or volunteering for charities or community groups in the past
If you have a recent DBS Certificate, this would be an advantage.
Passionate about improving the world for the better
Good communication and listening skills
Good written communication skills
Familiarity with MS word and MSN email systems.
Good problem-solving skills and able to contribute to meeting discussion
Able to attend a minimum of 75 percent of meetings held monthly
Can commit for up to 12 months of service in the committee
Hard working and able to undertake tasks delegated
Supportive and willing to represent the exchange at other meetings, shows and networking events.
Able to respect parameters of confidentiality
Desirable:
Experience of working or volunteering in a supportive or advocacy-based role
Experience of being on committees in the past
Experience of taking or attending meetings
Experience of working or volunteering in finance or governance type roles
Experience of working or volunteering for charities or community groups in the past
If you have a recent DBS Certificate, this would be an advantage.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
Over 18
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
Please talk to us about your access needs
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
This opportunity has a comprehensive training programme. See Role Description for more information.
Volunteer Expenses offered? No
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes