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Volunteer Role Description

Area Secretary (General role)

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1. The role

There are over 50 "Areas" within the RA across England, Scotland and Wales. The work that the Area Committee plays in its "patch" is crucial to ensure that the interests of the Ramblers are promoted and that issues facing all walkers are championed. The Secretary holds a pivotal position He/ She keeps the Area Committee running effectively through good administration. In addition, the Secretary is in an ideal position to take a lead role in developing the Area's work and raising its profile.

2. Duties

General Administrative duties

  • Arrange the AGM and Area meetings as required by the constitution.

  • Act as primary point of contact with Central Office, receiving regular weekly mailings and with general public/ other organisations.

  • Maintain records of Office Holders and membership of Area committee and keep Central Office up-dated.

 Oiling the wheels of the committee

  • Gather together relevant documents from members (eg. previous meetings minutes, reports from Office Holders, bulletins from Central Office) and circulate to members in time for meetings.

  • Monitor the actions agreed at the last meeting to ensure that progress is being made

  • Communicate regularly with other Area officers (particularly the Chair) to keep the committee business going well.

3. Skills & Experience

  • Enjoyment of walking and an affinity with all the charitable aims of the RA.

  • Well-organised: Good at administration

  • Team-player, able to build good relationships with other Office Holders, especially the Area Chair. Aware of the contributions in time and energy of fellow volunteers.

  • Computer literate, comfortable with word-processing and the internet.

4. Support Available

Support is available from the Volunteer Support Team at Central Office in the form of a direct line to the Volunteer Development Manager who can provide ad hoc or on-going support as required.

An introduction to the role is provided for new Area Secretaries. An annual Area Secretaries conference is held to address issues of concern to Area Secretaries. An Area Secretaries' handbook is provided

5. Further Information

Volunteer Development Team,
Tel: 020 7339 8500; volsupport@ramblers.org.uk