Secretary
About organisation / project
St Mary's Church, Todmorden welcome help, regularly or occasionally. St Mary's is an inclusive, step free church with hearing loop, working with the community. We have an accessible toilet and registered assistance dogs are of course, welcome. Students, get involved with different flexible opportunities, offering the chance to improve wellbeing, connect with others, make a difference and grow personally and professionally (and spiritually!).
GARDENERS: We could use a few more green fingered hands to help tending to the grounds, weeding and taking care of the garden.
VISITOR HOSPITALITY: We open on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and Wednesday evenings. The more welcomers we have to meet and greet, the more the church can open safely.
CHILDREN'S VOLUNTEERS: Support families on Sundays 11-12.30 or Mondays 9.30-10.45 in Walsden.
COMMUNITY CAFE VOLUNTEERS: Join our Kitchen team on Sunday mornings, on Thursday lunchtimes or at events. Roles include preparing refreshments and food, laying tables, serving visitors, (un)loading the dishwasher and/or clearing up, sweeping and putting away. Join a safe, warm space offering food, drink and companionship.
CASH COUNTERS: Two volunteers work as a pair counting and recording cash collected after the 11am Sunday service, accurately and securely and recording as per our financial systems
Volunteers are offered induction,support and training (mostly on the job) for their role and reasonable adjustments and a DBS check when needed.
Volunteers enjoy a positive way to spend time sharing and building skills and meeting new people.
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Volunteer Role: PCC Secretary / Admin Volunteer
Location: Todmorden
Hours: 2 hours per month approx
Want to make a difference in your spare time? Join St Mary's (and St Peter's) as a parochial church council (PCC) Secretary and help us change lives in our community.
As a Secretary volunteer you'll assist PCC meetings to run smoothly so members can focus on their roles and decision making. Help people book the church for events (and the finances that ensure the church costs are covered).
What you’ll do:
- Assist with agendas and set up meetings
- Service meeting including making/serving/clearing up refreshments
- Assist with note taking and circulating meeting minutes
- Help room bookings
What we’re looking for:
- A considerate communicator able to listen and write, with accuracy and attention to detail. Numeracy skills would be helpful.
- Admin and organisation skills, time management.
- Reliability and willingness to commit a few hours each month.
- No specific experience is required but you'll need access to a personal device such as a tablet, with email – just bring your enthusiasm!
What you’ll get in return:
- The chance to make a real difference in the community.
- Meet new people and become part of a supportive team.
- Gain valuable skills and experiences for your future.
Ready to make a difference? Join us today and help us create a better tomorrow. Apply now! We welcome expressions of interest from all as we seek to represent our community.
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Required Role
Secretary
Key responsibilities
Assist with agendas and set up meetings and room bookings
Service meeting including making/serving/clearing up refreshments
Assist with note taking and circulating meeting minutes.
Mandatory SkillsHide[-]
- Communication
- Interpersonal
- Literacy and copywriting
- Numeracy
- Office IT (Word, Excel etc)
- Planning and organising
- Team Work
Desirable Skills
- Confidence
Skill to gain
- Administration and Clerical
- Communication
- Confidence
- Interpersonal
- Listening
- Literacy and copywriting
- Numeracy
- Office IT (Word, Excel etc)
- Planning and organising
- Positive attitude
- Time Management
When can you do this role/Calendar
Minimum commitment level: Once a month
Start Date: 03-02-2025
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Location
White Hart Fold, Todmorden OL14 7BD, UK
- The University of Bradford Students' Union is a unincorporated association registered with the charity commission, charity No. 1148622
