Committee Role: Vice President

What it takes

The Vice-President plays a key role in supporting the President and sharing the President’s roles where appropriate. The Vice-President will chair meetings in the absence of the Chair.

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Personal skills required

 Communication

 Dedication/Commitment

 People Management

 Motivating volunteers

 Organisation

 Delegation

Duties and Key Responsibilities

1) To support the President in carrying out his/her duties as outlined below

2) Attend Society Officer Training

3) Calling and chairing meetings making sure everything is covered and no-one dominates

4) Delegating tasks – you shouldn’t do everything yourself!

5) Understanding the broader picture keeping the aims of the society in mind at all times

6) Being a spokesperson/figurehead and represent your society whenever you can

7) Maintaining committee enthusiasm – if you’re not passionate, no-one else will be

8) Read society emails