We have an exciting opportunity for a volunteer to drive LSR forward as our Chairperson.  If you have great leadership, organisational and communication skills and want to make a difference in your local community we want to hear from you!

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As Chair you will set the vision and direction for LSR, ensuring that it continues to provide a high quality service.  You will ensure that LSR is managed effectively, that the committee functions properly, and that all matters LSR are conducted according to the Constitution.

 

Chair activities will include:  ​

• Representing LSR as its figurehead, being the spokesperson at functions, events and meetings

• Building and leading the team of volunteers in all roles

• Communicating the shared vision and ethos of LSR

• Developing the scope for LSR groups, setting objectives for new groups within the human and financial resources of LSR

• Producing Annual Reports

• Ensuring that LSR carries out its constitutional obligations

• Liaising with partner organisations, libraries, and Library & Volunteering Services as required

• Maintaining and developing Partnership Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding with partner organisations

• Being involved with volunteer applications, engaging with and interviewing prospective volunteers as required​

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Is this you?

• Good Leader

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Determination and a positive attitude

• Ability to influence

• Good Coach

• Awareness of, and sensitivity to, the nature of volunteering

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Send us an email to start the ball rolling:  leicssharedreading@gmail.com