1. Document purpose
To outline the role and responsibilities of a Groups Coordinator.
2. Role summary
- to support the setting up of new interest groups
- to provide support and advice to Group Convenors
- to communicate with Group Convenors, liaising and sharing information between Group members, the Committee and the wider u3a
3. Main responsibilities
- encourage recruitment, induction and provide ongoing support for
- new Group Convenors.
- gathering members suggestions for new interest groups and help
- to publicise these.
- maintain regular contact with groups and be the point of contact for queries and challenges that may arise in the running of groups; referring more serious matters to the committee.
- liaise with Convenors as required to maintain the accuracy of interest groups and their membership records.
- to provide Group Convenors with information about relevant form; e.g. incident report, expense claim forms including the national resources available and signpost where these are located on both WPV and the wider u3a websites.
- to encourage shadowing and handover for Group Convenors who have decided to move on from their role.
- to liaise with Group Convenors and provide the committee with updates on the progress/development of interest groups