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Minute Secretary for Community Council

  • VO89133

Description

Get to know what is happening in your local community. Meet new people online and in person. Gain administrative experience by taking meeting notes and typing them in a pre set meeting template.

Bonnyrigg and Lasswade Community Council would like to appoint a Minute Secretary to help with their meetings. This would be ideal for a person with a bit of time on their hands or maybe to gain some adminstrative experience.
The Community Council at present meet over the Zoom platform and attendance is over 10 meetings per year, 18.45-21.00 on the second Thursday of each month.

Organisation aims and objectives

Bonnyrigg and Lasswade Community Council is a place where people can find out what's happening in the town, discuss issue affecting the community and make their opinions and concerns known to local authorities.

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Five hours per month. Second Thursday of the month for ten months of the year

Restrictions

Experience required: Good listening and note taking skills. Access to a laptop or other device is essential.

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Expenses will be paid as required for each meeting
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

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