Volunteer Branch Secretary

For Samaritans Bognor Regis, Chichester & District Branch

We’re looking for an organised, practical person to join the Branch Leadership Team at Bognor Regis, Chichester & District Samaritans as a Volunteer Branch Secretary to help keep our branch running smoothly so we can be there for people who need us most.

We’re a friendly branch of around 100 volunteers, supporting people across our local community.

This role is key to helping everything run smoothly behind the scenes—making sure meetings are well organised, records are kept up to date, and the branch meets its governance responsibilities.

What you will be doing:

Organising and supporting monthly Branch Leadership Team meetings
Preparing agendas and taking clear minutes
Keeping records and key documents up to date
Supporting the team to work within governance and organisational requirements
Helping ensure decisions are followed through

Skills

Organised and reliable
Willing to learn and get stuck in
Comfortable working as part of a team
Able to handle information sensitively
Experience in governance, admin, or a secretary-type role is helpful, but not essential.

About Samaritans Bognor Regis, Chichester & District Branch

The Samaritans services are available 24 hours a day to provide confidential, emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
Every 10 seconds we respond to a call for help. No judgement. No pressure. We’re here for anyone who needs someone.
We provide emotional support to those who are struggling to cope, some of whom have thoughts of ending their life, through phone, email or face to face.
We also work within the local community with schools, hospitals and with other charities to build resilience and support those at greatest risk.
We are entirely run by volunteers and our local branch is self sufficient in raising funds to meet our costs, recruiting and training our volunteers.

Interests

Mental Health
No specific interest

Activities

Administration and Office
Business Skills
General Helping
Supporting Charities

Details

Yes - DBS check required
Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
Yes - Expenses reimbursed
Yes - Health and Safety Policy
Yes - Is it fully accessible
Yes - Ongoing support
Yes - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
No - Suitable for Under 18's
Yes - Training provided
Yes - Volunteer induction
Yes - Volunteer Policy
Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
Yes - Written role description

Availability

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Afternoon	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Evening	No	No	No	No	No	No	No

Time commitment: A few hours a week on average Monthly meetings, plus occasional additional meetings Mostly home-based, with regular attendance at monthly meetings preferred