Opportunity
Remap Shropshire is one of 70+ local groups spread across the UK, we cover all of Shropshire, T & W and areas of Mid Wales. Volunteers work from their home base in conjunction with clients and their Occupational Therapist/Medical Professional where appropriate. We are looking for a volunteer Chair who will help keep the great work going!
Tasks and responsibilities may include any of the
following;
- Review draft minutes and helping with administration
- Helping with the recruitment of volunteers
- Helping to look for fundraising opportunities
- Attending events and giving talks to outside organisations – other charities etc
- Liaising with other panel officers – complaints, workload, finances
- Membership administration – ID badges, contact list.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Understand the importance of the groups Health & Safety procedures
- Understand
the importance of confidentiality & safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Be aware of the standards set by REMAP and the need to work to these standards at all times.
What skills do I need?
- Work as part of a team
- Should be reliable and be available on the dates and times agreed
- Able to have the panel laptop/computer and be able to use Word or similar software and REMAP specific software.
Training:
- Every volunteer will have access & be signposted to training which the group feels is appropriate for the role
- Every volunteer will be trained in all the tasks they are required to carry out to ensure they have the skills and confidence to fulfil their role
- No volunteer will be expected to carry out their duties unsupervised until they are confident and skilled in these duties
- All volunteers will be supported by the other panel officers and the group in general and their skills and contribution to the group will be reviewed on a regular basis
Posted for
Remap Shropshire
Interests
- Disability
- Employment, Education and Training
- Mental Health
- No specific interest
- Well-being
Activities
- Accounts/Book-keeping
- Administration
- Advice and Information
- Art and Creativity
- Crafting & Repairing
- Fundraising
- Practical Skills
- Supporting Charities
Details
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
- Safeguarding
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 18/08/2025
End Date: 18/08/2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Evening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Availability Details
Monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at the Lantern, Shrewsbury or via Zoom. The meeting starts at 14:30pm and is up to 2 hours long. Administration however is as required, generally 5 hours per week to suit when the volunteer is available.
Location
7 Worrow Drive
Bicton Heath
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 5DJ
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