London Region Volunteer Secretary Background Do you want to use your skills to help the Inland Waterways Association (IWA) London Region? The London Region consists of six branches Chelmsford, Chiltern, Lea & Stort, North & East London, South London, and West London. The region furthers IWA’s objectives locally – focussing on the strategic level discussions and networking with waterways stakeholders at forums and through partnerships, for the benefit of the waterways in the region. The region provides a strategic overview, establishes and shares good practice across branches to ensure the voice of the membership is heard. Purpose of Job: Job Summary Working with the Region Chairman produce and distribute the agenda for the region committee meetings. To take notes at the committee meetings and produce and distribute minutes of the meeting to the members of the Committee and Head Office, in electronic form, within twenty-one days of the meeting. You will also provide Head Office with contact details of all members of the committee within five weeks of their appointment. Time Commitment This is an ongoing, ad-hoc, role which can be tailored to fit in with your time and availability. You would be invited to join the Region committee which meets approximately 6 times a year. Person Specification You are enthusiastic about supporting the work of the IWA in London. To be able to do this job you will require good administration skills IT/computer skills including Word, and Outlook. It would be excellent if you also have experience of minute taking but this is not essential. Advice & Support Guidance on taking minutes is available on the IWA Volunteer Hub section of the association’s website. What’s in it for you? Amongst other skills, the role will help further develop your minute taking and experience, and will look great on your CV! Further Information If you would like to help or want more information on what is involved please contact me. Paul Strudwick London Region Chair Paul.strudwick@waterways.org.uk 07885 240291
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