Community Committee Member

Summary of the role:

• To communicate with residents, to oversee a process of capacity building and self-management, and to encourage participation in the identification and resolution of various problems
• To give direction to the project - establishing its primary purpose, goals and principles; reviewing and monitoring progress.
• To participate in the group’s decision-making processes, understanding how they can participate and how decisions are made.
• Adherence to the Constitution – participation in regular committee meetings and general meetings of the group.
• To participate in the annual general meeting, including elections to the committee.
• To ensure minutes are taken and recording decisions and tasks clearly noted.
• Accountability - ensuring that related organisations, funders and agencies receive full reports on activities and use of resources
• Managing Money - ensuring that money and property are used in line with the objectives and purpose of the project, and are administered properly and efficiently.
• To brief new committee members.

Who will you be helping?

You will be helping to bring together residents to develop and deliver a varied programme of activities from the Community Centre which will provide a space for residents to meet and build relationships.

What difference will you make?

You will be supporting the local community to:

• Be active and invested in their community
• Reduce social isolation
• Develop new skills and improve confidence
• Support social cohesion and capacity building by developing local services
• Take part in enriching activities

Who are we looking for?

This role would suit people who:

• Can demonstrate commitment, reliability and consistency.
• Are good communicators and relationship builders.
• Have direct experience of living in Welland / Dogsthorpe
• Can work collaboratively
• Have the ability to represent the views of the local community
• Have confidence to ask questions if information provided is not clear
• Can act in a professional and courteous manner when undertaking duties on behalf of the steering group

What is in it for you?

• The opportunity to make a difference to the local community by enabling them to engage with the services.
• Gaining workplace experience and/or refreshing current skills.
• Becoming part of a dynamic and dedicated team.
• Access to a range of training and development opportunities.