Opportunity

Secretarial Assistant

Portstewart Men’s Shed

Portstewart Men’s Shed is seeking a dedicated volunteer to support the Secretary in keeping the Shed organised, connected, and running smoothly. As the Secretarial Assistant, you will play an important role in helping the group operate effectively, ensuring good communication and supporting the committee in its work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Group Leader or Chairperson in carrying out their role
• Liaise between committee members and volunteers, ensuring clear communication
• Prepare meeting agendas and circulate them in advance
• Record and maintain accurate minutes of committee meetings, including actions and decisions
• Monitor agreed actions and follow up where required
• Respond to emails and general correspondence on behalf of the group
• Share information and updates with volunteers
• Help publicise the group through appropriate local media and community channels

Skills & Qualities Needed

For this role, we are looking for someone who:

• Has basic admin and IT skills (email, word processing, simple record?keeping)
• Is organised, reliable, and able to work independently
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Enjoys supporting others and contributing to a friendly, community?focused environment

What You Will Gain

• The chance to support a valued community group
• Experience in administration and committee support
• Opportunities to meet new people and contribute to men’s wellbeing and social connection
• A flexible, low?time?commitment role that makes a meaningful difference

Additional Information

This volunteer role is open to men aged 18 and over, in keeping with the ethos and membership of Men’s Sheds.

Time Commitment: Approximately 4 hours per month

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