PSYCHOLOGY SOCIETY COMMITTEE POSITIONS

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1 To run for a role on the Psychology Society committee : - You must be a member of the society - You will be expected to make a short speech (approx. 2 minutes) at our AGM on 26/02 at Wetherspoons on Clifton Triangle - You must the current president to say you will be running for a role by 25/2: anna.sheppard93@hotmail.co.uk PSYCHOLOGY SOCIETY COMMITTEE POSITIONS This document will give you information on each committee role available within the Psychology Society. As a member of the committee you will prioritise promoting the society and increasing membership and participation and will be expected to attend a meeting at least once a month, often more. You will also get some fantastic rewards for being part of the committee. President The President oversees all of the activities within the society. The President will need to provide support, advice and guidance to the other committee members throughout the academic year. Probably the most challenging role on the committee; you ll need experience of what the society does and a strong belief in the aims of the society. Communication Dedication & commitment People management Motivating volunteers Organisation Delegation Recognition on your Higher Education Society President Organising events and the way the society is run (improving your own social life)! Chance to network across UWESU and The chance to engage with the Ensuring that all society good practice guidelines, codes of practice and risk assessments are followed Chairing meetings and making final decisions Maintaining effective liaison with the VP Societies & Communications and Sports & Activities staff, and reporting all incidents. Ensuring that the aims & objectives of the society are achieved. Appointing appropriate Trip & Activity Leaders in conjunction with the society Participation & Equality Officer. Attending Societies & Communications Committee meetings or sending a nominee in your absence Maintaining committee enthusiasm Adhering to the UWESU finance policy For more information contact Anna Sheppard: anna.sheppard93@hotmail.co.uk 1

2 Treasurer Being a treasurer isn t just about handling money; it means knowing how your finances stand at any one time and planning accordingly. Organisation Dedication & commitment Numerical competence Communication skills Trustworthy Recognition on your Higher Education Society Treasurer Chance to network across UWESU and The chance to engage with the Helping to organise events and the Administering the finances of the society Responsible for the society s annual budget request Responsible for collecting payments for membership, trips and events Be the signatory on all claim forms Ensuring that an income & expenditure account for the previous academic year is presented to the AGM & copies are sent to the Societies & Communications Executive via the VP Societies & Communications Being accountable to the VP Societies & Communications Organising affiliation with national governing bodies Organising fundraising & sponsorship for the society Adhering to the UWESU finance policy For more information contact Geoff Chan: danzenchan1026@hotmail.com 2

3 Vice President (& Secretary) This position is the backbone of the organisation of any society and ensures that things run smoothly. s need to be written, rooms need to be booked, liaison with the SU should be continued and above all you need to communicate what s going on to your members so they stay interested and stay involved. Communication Dedication & commitment Organisation & time management Motivating volunteers Good written skills for minutes, admin and s Recognition on your Higher Education Society Vice President Helping to organise events and the Chance to network across UWESU and The chance to engage with the Dealing with all incoming communications & pass these on to the committee and/ or members Keeping members up to date about all society activities Providing secretarial support to the society committee & issue minutes of meetings & agendas to the VP Societies & Communications. Maintaining effective liaison with the VP Societies & Communications and Sports & Activities staff Compiling introductory material for new members in conjunction with the society committee Arranging meetings and book rooms or venues Being aware of key dates for your society throughout the year in conjunction with UWESU Collecting post from UWESU Sports & Activities Reception Organising the AGM For more information contact George Goldie: goldie_738@hotmail.co.uk 3

4 Events & Fundraising Officer This position involves a lot of creativity! You will come up with ideas for socials and contact speakers, venues and other guests. You will organise the events. Creativity Coming up with innovative and exciting ideas for society Dedication & commitment events, socials and trips Organisation Good written skills for s to guest speakers etc Thinking of new ways to involve our members and other students Making venue bookings and organising socials Being aware of key dates for the society throughout the year in conjunction with UWESU Recognition on your Higher Education Society Events Officer Organising events and the contributing to the way the society is run (improving your Chance to network across UWESU and The chance to engage with the For more information contact Ross Elliot: ross2.elliot@live.uwe.ac.uk 4

5 Participation & Equality Officer This role is a direct contact for students who might find it more difficult to sign up and get stuck in. The Participation Officer has the important role of ensuring that anyone who wants to get involved can! You will ensure all members are able to partake in all activities, and you will monitor the Facebook group to ensure all members are a part of it. Motivator Communicator & mentor Organisation & time management Sociable & inclusive Recognition on your Higher Education Society Participations Officer Helping to organise events and the Chance to network across UWESU and The chance to engage with the Making the society welcoming and accessible to all students Increasing membership Be main point of contact during Freshers events for new members Work with other committee members to ensure that their plans can involve everyone (e.g. a range of events are organised and it s not all about going to the pub) Considerations to keep in mind: 1. Students who are not so confident to get involved on their own 2. Students with disabilities 3. International Students 4. Use of Language [LGBT students] 5. Zero Tolerance to Sexual Harassment 6. Food Requirements 7. Students of Faith with Specific Requirements 8. Local/ Commuter Students [time constraints] 9. Students with families [time constraints] 10. Money constraints Contact Natalie Rehling: natalierehling@hotmail.co.uk 5

6 Optional Position Media and Publicity Officer This position puts you in charge of all the promotion of the society and events. You will run the Facebook and twitter accounts (with your other society members), make Facebook events, put up posters and contact people about our events. If this role is not filled, the responsibilities will be taken on by the rest of the committee, especially the Vice President, Events & Fundraising Officer and Participation and & Equality Officer. Good with Facebook and Twitter Good visual creative skills for poster design Good written skills Commitment and dedication Sociable and inclusive Running the Psychology Society Facebook page and twitter account Creating Facebook events and promoting Publicising the society as much as possible within the university Work with other committee members to ensure that their plans are promoted to members Recognition on your Higher Education Society Committee Officer Helping to organise events and the Chance to network across UWESU and The chance to engage with the For more information contact Holly Risdon: To run for a role on the Psychology Society committee : - You must be a member of the society - You will be expected to make a short speech (approx. 2 minutes) to sell yourself for the role - Speeches and voting will take place at our AGM on February 26 th at Wetherspoons on Clifton Triangle (compulsory for all members) - You must the current president to say you will be running for a role by 25/2: anna.sheppard93@hotmail.co.uk 6