This is an opportunity to use/practise existing note taking skills while learning about the governance procedures of a charity.
We are looking for someone who would be interested to sit in on the West Sussex Mind Board, sub-committee or working group meetings to undertake minute taking duties. Minutes can be taken by hand or directly into a Word document and depending on how you take minutes, you may simply be asked to tidy them up to full notes or to convert them into a Word document.
Skills
Someone who has good listening skills, can take good quality minutes, has good IT skills (in relation to zoom / teams, Microsoft office) and has an interest in minute taking.
About West Sussex Mind
West Sussex Mind is an independent local charity. We support people with their mental health, provide specialist training and campaign to improve services and promote understanding.
Our work is driven by the needs and experiences of people with mental health problems.
The advice and support we offer aims to improve people's physical and mental well-being, strengthen self-esteem and confidence and promote strong relationships with family, friends and communities. We also help people get into education, training or work and achieve their personal and social goals.
Increasing understanding about mental health is a priority for us so we run a comprehensive training programme for parents, carers and professionals. Our experts provide specialist training to professionals such as to those in education, GP practices and leisure centres as well as bespoke training to staff and managers in other organisations and companies.
We also work in communities to raise awareness and to tackle the stigma which continues to affect the lives of people with mental health problems.
Interests
Health and Social Care
Mental Health Activities
Administration and Office
Computers, IT and Websites
Details
Yes - Accessibility
No - Age restrictions
Yes - DBS check required
Yes - Equal Opportunities Policy
Yes - Expenses reimbursed
Yes - Health and Safety Policy
Yes - Ongoing support
Yes - Training provided
Yes - Volunteer induction
Yes - Volunteer Policy
Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
Yes - Written role description
Availability
Two to three hours every two months (possibly to cover the 1st Tuesday of the month at 10am when required). You do not have to commit to all meetings and can participate in as many as you can. This can be discussed.
Location - Working from home
Please email poppy.lane@westsussexmind.org if you’d like to arrange a conversation about this role.