Paul Rigg LRPS Bio

Why Volunteer

I first came into contact with the RPS when labouring over my LRPS attempt and realised how much I had learned as a consequence of the distinction process and that it would be "cool" to become involved with the organisation. I found the aims of the RPS compatible with my own photographic aspirations and that the people I met during RPS events were enthusiastic and helpful in equal measure. I learned that the RPS cannot exist in its present form without a small army of volunteers making it work so I became a "foot soldier" as a member of the Southern Region Committee. My advice to anyone considering volunteering is - go for it; you will meet some great people and be making one of the premier photography societies continue.

Paul Rigg ARPS

Call for Volunteers

Volunteering As Covid-19 (and RPS) restrictions start to lift and in-person meetings and events can return to our schedule of advisory days, workshops, presentations, and meet-ups we are about to become increasingly busy and active in the Region. To be able to achieve what we would like to we have some vacancies for Volunteers, both general and for specific roles. We would like to hear from members who are considering helping out in the Region and from members who would consider taking on the roles of either Southern Publishing Editor and Southern Media Editor.

The Publishing Editor is the go-to person for organising newsletter content and publishing newsletters and (perhaps) an annual magazine. The Social Media Editor is the go-to person for social media content and publishing the content on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. Both roles have impact on our members facing contact and are therefore important to the Region. If you are interested in helping out in the Region, we are always looking for help in rolling out our vision for more presence in all parts of the Region, East, West, North and South So, if you would like to put yourself forward for either the two specific roles (Social Media and Publishing Editors) or to lend help as a Volunteer in general please get in touch by email to southern@rps.org or by phone on 07748 115057.