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Brief Summary

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The VP works alongside the president ensuring the wellbeing of all members of the branch and committee. Other tasks include overseeing the organisation of all local activities in schools and advocacy work as well as regular communication with the branch committee. Furthermore, you will be expected to attend meetings, events and also train to volunteer in schools.

Skills and Qualities Required

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- *Leadership*

- *Ability to be a ‘critical friend’ and sounding board)*

- *Tact and diplomacy*

- *Listening*

- *Communication and interpersonal skills*

- *Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences*

Key Responsibilities

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1. Knowing everything the President or Chair does…and supporting them every step of the way

2. Standing in if the President or Chair is absent

3. Helping to train committee members

4. Ensuring the ‘bigger picture’ and the society’s vision is always kept in view

5. Holding confidential discussions with committee members if they are unhappy and feed this back to the President or Chair

6. Being impartial