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Moray DofE Awards Committee Secretary

  • The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (Moray)
  • VO90436
  • Board/trustee role

Description

The Moray Duke of Edinburgh Committee, who run a charity fund to help run the Duke of Edinburgh Awards in Moray, need a new Secretary. Key tasks are working with the Chairperson to prepare agendas, send out invitations and prepare minutes for Committee meetings. In line with the committee's constitution, there are 4 meetings per year.

DofE is the world’s leading achievement awards programme. It enables young people to develop skills for learning, life and employment by engaging in a wide range of practical activities. These include Volunteering, Physical activities and learning a new Skill. The DofE famously includes taking part in an expedition that helps develop confidence, resilience and
team work.

The Secretary will volunteer alongside the Chair to plan the quarterly meetings. At these routine meetings, the Committee will discuss committee business and any requests for funding from the DofE Centres and volunteers working with DofE Moray. Under the constitution of the Committee, the coordinators of each centre supported by Moray Council are invited to each meeting. In addition, the DofE Committee hosts an AGM which provides a summary of Committee activity for Moray Council, DofE Moray Centres and the volunteers who support DofE in Moray.

Organisation aims and objectives

To support young people and adults To help the young people participate in The Duke Of Edinburgh award. DofE Moray offers any young person aged between 14 and 24 years the opportunity to participate in the Duck of Edinburgh award at 1 of 3 levels, Bronze (14+), Silver(15+), Gold(16+).

Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

4 meetings per year

Restrictions

Experience required: Good Literacy and IT skills. Organisation skills and an ability to work on your own initiative. Good team working and cooperation skills. Previous experience of working in a Committee is desirable.
Minimum age: 21

Support

Support: Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

Last updated 2 months ago

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