4. Provides a range of well-run Your Society should show variety to members so activities/events: that you cater for different needs 5. Conducts safe and responsible You have to ensure your Society abides by the activities: Warwick Students’ Union Members Code of Conduct . It is a legal requirement that all events and activities are safe and legally compliant - that includes no trading and other ultra vires activity! We can help you comply through training and other support. 6. Provides value for money: Are you in a good financial position? Are you able to put on activities that benefit all your members? 7. Works in cooperation: A strong Society is based on working together to meet common goals 8. Is goal orientated: The team works throughout the year to achieve clear aims and objectives 9. Encourages involvement: Do you actively reach out to members and support them in having a say in how the Society is run and what activities it provides 10. Is friendly, approachable and Whatever activities you undertake you are professional: ambassadors for your Society, the Union and the University! Being a Social Secretary and your CV As a Social Secretary, you are already fulfilling elements of awards like Warwick Skills Leadership Scheme and Warwick Advantage ) offered by the University of Warwick Careers and Skills. This means that by taking on this role you are automatically improving your chances of finding employment after you leave Warwick! All these programmes are designed to help boost your employability, by helping you reflect on and articulate your experiences of being a Society Exec. For more information visit: Further support If you want more information about any aspect of the Social Secretary’s role, require support with conflict resolution, training or advice about any element of running your Society, please do come into the Student Resources room anytime Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm or email
4. Provides a range of well-run activities/events: Your Society should show variety to members so that you cater for different needs 5. Conducts safe and responsible activities: You have to ensure your Society abides by the Warwick Students’ Union Members Code of Conduct . It is a legal requirement that all events and activities are safe and legally compliant - that includes no trading and other ultra vires activity! We can help you comply through training and other support. 6. Provides value for money: Are you in a good financial position? Are you able to put on activities that benefit all your members? 7. Works in cooperation: A strong Society is based on working together to meet common goals 8. Is goal orientated: The team works throughout the year to achieve clear aims and objectives 9. Encourages involvement: Do you actively reach out to members and support them in having a say in how the Society is run and what activities it provides 10. Is friendly, approachable and professional: Whatever activities you undertake you are ambassadors for your Society, the Union and the University! Being a Social Secretary and your CV As a Social Secretary, you are already fulfilling elements of awards like Warwick Skills Leadership Scheme and Warwick Advantage ) offered by the University of Warwick Careers and Skills. This means that by taking on this role you are automatically improving your chances of finding employment after you leave Warwick! All these programmes are designed to help boost your employability, by helping you reflect on and articulate your experiences of being a Society Exec. For more information visit: Further support If you want more information about any aspect of the Social Secretary’s role, require support with conflict resolution, training or advice about any element of running your Society, please do come into the Student Resources room anytime Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm or email
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