Sea Cadet Trustee - Secretary

Do you have administrative or secretarial experience?

Would you like the opportunity to apply this experience in a meaningful volunteer role to launch young people for life, whilst also enhancing your skills, boosting your self-esteem, and meeting new people?

The Sea Cadets is the UK’s leading maritime charity and provides a head start in life for young people through nautical adventure and fun. Our volunteers work both directly with young people and behind the scenes to help make a positive difference to teenagers who are often struggling in today’s world and their communities.

Ryde Sea Cadets, based at the Old Fire Station, is currently looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Secretary to join its Unit Management Team (UMT). Ryde is an established Sea Cadet Unit that has provided life-changing opportunities for many young people. We currently have about 30 cadets who come from all over the Ryde and surrounding areas.

The charity is currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support the administration of the Unit. Free training courses are available to develop new skills, enhance your CV, and support you in this role. These tasks can also be divided among volunteers, so why not come along with a friend and share the experience?

About the Volunteer Secretary role:

The tasks of a secretary include, but are not limited to:

• Emailing details and agendas for UMT meetings
• Taking minutes at UMT meetings, uploading them, and emailing to team members
• Attending regular UMT meetings, usually 1 hour long, monthly or bi-monthly, on a weekday evening

Skills

About you:

Previous administrative or secretarial experience would be helpful, although having the right attitude and a passion for improving the lives of young people are most important! If the person specification below sounds like you, please get in touch:

• You are reliable, honest, and trustworthy
• You are organized and a good communicator
• You enjoy working as part of a team
• You are enthusiastic and eager to learn new things

No additional details recorded for this opportunity.

When can I volunteer?

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday
• Sunday

Availability: Afternoons and evenings are currently not available.

Location

Old Fire Station
Station St
Ryde
Isle of Wight
PO33 2QH

Sight for Wight (formerly Isle of Wight Blind Society)

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