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 a long-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 looking for enthusiastic volunteers that can support with the administration of the Unit. There are free training courses available for you to develop new skills, boost your CV and support you in this role. These tasks can also be divided between 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 restricted to the following:

•           Email details and agendas for UMT meetings.

•           Take minutes at UMT meetings, upload them, and email to team members.

•           Attend a regular UMT meeting - usually 1 hour, monthly or bi-monthly, on a weekday evening

Skills

About you:

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

•           You are reliable, honest and trustworthy

•           You are organised and a good communicator

•           You enjoy working as part of a team

•           You will be enthusiastic and keen to learn new things