Group Volunteering
The Chair’s tasks include • Managing activities across the Group in line with an overall plan. • Acting as the point of contact for all Group members (particularly new members), including member queries and issuing regular communications. (with support from the Membership Secretary) • Organising and/or facilitating the organisation of Group events, including arranging appropriate publicity and following the Society’s anti-clash policy. • Representing the Group and the wider Society to both members and non-members at a variety of Group events and meetings. • Maintaining a current knowledge of and implementing Society policies and guidelines (in particular, document MP004 – Regulations and Guidelines for Special Interest Groups). • Chairing Group committee meetings and the Annual General Meeting, ensuring that accurate records are taken and action points are followed up. • Ensuring Group representation on the Advisory Board and at Group Chairs’ meetings. (The Group’s volunteer Treasurer represents us at Group Chairs’ meetings) • Collaborating and communicating with the Society’s Regions and other Special Interest Groups. • Ensuring that the Group microsite is kept up to date and that all Group publications conform to the Society’s brand guidelines. (The webmaster does this) • Preparing and submitting an Annual Report to Headquarters.
Everything changes over time and the new Chair will have the opportunity to make their own mark on the Group. This is a great role – you get to meet lots of people with similar interests, you get around the country with our various groups and events, meet some great photographers, and you are involved with the RPS. Expenses are paid (according to RPS rules) If you’re interested and would like to discuss it then email Mo (doc@rps.org) and we can arrange to meet or speak on the phone.
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