YOUR BRANCH NEEDS YOU!

The Aylesbury, Risborough,Thame & District branch is run by volunteers. These volunteers are parents and expectant parents just like you. In order for the branch to keep organising activities, support and classes, we need your help.

There are several roles on the Branch Team and we need more volunteers to carry on our work for you and other local parents.

Please consider becoming a volunteer... You don’t need to take on huge tasks, just commit whatever time you can. Use your previous experience and skills. It is a great way to make new friends, learn new skills, and represent the NCT.

NEARLY NEW SALES TEAM

We run 3 sales a year, in March, July and October. If you want to be part of a fun team, help organise our biggest event, then give us a call on our Nearly New Sales Line 0844 243 6036 Option 2 and let us know when you're available to help.

We would also like more volunteers to help out on the day.

NEWSLETTER

WE URGENTLY NEED SOME HELP ON THE EDITING TEAM. ENQUIRE NOW IF YOU THINK YOU CAN HELP.

We try to hand deliver as many newsletters as we can to keep costs down. Could you walk around your neighbourhood and deliver a few for us? It's a great way to meet other NCT members in your area whilst getting a bit of fresh air and exercise. if you would like to help, please contact Melissa on 0844 243 6036 (option 4) or e-mail nctaylesbury@yahoo.co.uk

BRANCH TEAM POSTS

BRANCH COORDINATOR – coordinates the work of the Branch committee or team, leads and develops the committee or team as a group, and is the principal link between the Branch and other parts of NCT such as regional support and branch support at UKO

TREASURER – provides financial information necessary for the Branch committee/team to manage the Branch’s finances, keeps the Branch’s accounts up to date and prepares annual accounts. A knowledge of book keeping would be helpful. Quarterly returns need to be submitted to UKO and capitation on antenatal classes. Pay any invoices that the branch receives from Maternity Sales or hall hire. Also deal with committee expenses as they are sent by post holders. Regular reports must be given at committee meetings.

MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR – Welcomes those getting in touch with the Branch (either directly or through other NCT channels) and encourages involvement and membership, keeps in touch with members and encourages renewalsKeeps up to date membership list for branch. Regular updates of new, lapsed and current members are sent from HQ. Welcome letters sent to new members from the branch and follow up calls to people who have received information packs when they phone the National Enquiry Line.

PARENT SUPPORT COORDINATOR – Coordinates parent support activities and responds to enquiries from local parents, putting them in touch with Branch activities and services meeting their needs

BRANCH ORGANISATIONAL TEAMS POSTS

MINUTES SECRETARY – Take the minutes at the Branch meetings once a month and circulate to the rest of the committee via email.

NEWSLETTER EDITOR and TEAM - Responsible for putting together the Branch newsletter which is published three times a year. Finding or writing articles is required on any theme you chose for each issue. Also responsible for coordinating advertising for the newsletter which helps fund the printing costs. Responsible for the posting of newsletter or getting to those who offer to hand deliver. Ideally a minimum of 2 people form the Newsletter Team; 1 editor and 1 advertising coordinator.

PUBLICITY OFFICER - The role of the branch Publicity Officer is to get as much free publicity for the branch and the NCT as possible, in the local paper or on local radio or television. This will enable your branch to reach more parents-to-be and new parents, recruit more members and volunteers and attract more people to our fundraising events.

EVENTS COORDINATOR and TEAM – A team of 4-5 volunteers to organise fundraising events, workshops and talks for the branch throughout the year. This works so much better with a team as it spreads the work load. Also help with Coffee Groups and NCTeanies by setting dates for meetings and deciding on places to meet.

POSTNATAL SUPPORTERS – Working with the Antenatal Teachers, finding supporters for each course that is run. Hold information on various postnatal activities and groups available in the local area.

NEARLY NEW SALE TEAM – Be part of a team that organises everything to do with the running of our successful sales 3 times a year.

NCT BRA AGENT - Training for these posts are available. Offer the service of fitting bras for pregnancy. Look after current stock and order new stock as required or for customers that you cannot fit.

GENERAL VOLUNTEER – Be there to help and support the branch at events or perhaps organise one with help. All input welcome!