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Branch Chair

This is a generic description for the volunteer role of Branch Chair. Commitment requirements may vary slightly from branch to branch.

Purpose of the role

To lead and guide the branch and ensure its work is carried out sensitively and effectively. To maintain good communications between the committee, branch members and the National Office.

Commitment expected

Approximately 8 hours per month. These mainly form attendance at branch committee meetings and occasional events.

Description of tasks

  • To ensure the branch fulfils the aims of Parkinson's UK
  • To ensure committee meetings take place regularly
  • To ensure full involvement of committee members in discussion and decision making
  • To ensure decisions reached at the committee are communicated to members where appropriate
  • To produce an annual report for the branch annual general meeting
  • To remain impartial in the decision making process
  • To have a casting vote if required
  • To ensure the branch work is organised in a way that takes into consideration committee members' and volunteers' strengths, and local needs

Useful skills and experience

  • Branch leadership and direction
  • Communication
  • Impartial decision making
  • Attention to detail
  • Report writing (Branch Annual Report)
  • Public speaking

Further information