Civil Service Sailing Association volunteer with hearing difficulties requires support to enable her to participate in meetings
Who will I be responsible to? The Captain of the East Coast Yacht Division (ECYD) - another volunteer
What will I be asked to do?
- Attend General Committee (GC) meetings of the Civil Service Sailing Association (CSSA) - approx 4/5 per year
- Attend the AGM of the CSSA
- Whilst the meeting is in progress type notes of what is being said so that the volunteer you are supporting can read it and keep up with the progress of the meeting. This can be verbatim or paraphrased depending on typing/listening skills
Where is this role based?
- The GC meetings take place at CSSC's Littleton Sailing Club, which is based in Chertsey.
- The CSSA AGM takes place in London
How much time will I need to give? Approximately 2 hours for each meeting plus travelling time
What experience do I need to have?
- Fairly fast typing skills
- Good listening skills - if you are used to taking minutes this would probably help but is not essential
- If you have a background within the CSSA this might help with some of the jargon but again is not essential
What support is available to me?
- Support is available from Jennifer Fell at CSSC Head Office and from the Captain of the ECYD
- Expenses Travel expenses incurred as a direct result of this role will be reimbursed
Is this volunteer opportunity open to disabled persons? Yes, CSSC with all its constituents groups, fully supports the principles and the spirit of equal opportunity and is committed to ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and on equal terms
Benefits of volunteering CSSC volunteering is not only rewarding it can also be enjoyable, sociable and a boost to self confidence
What else can you tell me about the role? This role is key to helping the ECYD Captain being able to re-engage at committee meetings. She will find your support immensely invaluable.
If you are interested in the above role, please contact Jennifer.fell@cssc.co.uk / 01494 888 451 with details of why you think you would be suitable.
