Make a difference to your profession: become an IWFM volunteer in our East and Wales Regions

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Our valued volunteers are at the heart of IWFM, contributing to the present and shaping the future development of workplace and facilities management. Volunteering enables us to engage with our growing community and allows you to gain the most from your IWFM membership.

We have opportunities for you to get involved and join the Wales and East Regional committee groups where you can share your expertise by leading on engaging and sharing relevant content with other IWFM members.

By volunteering with IWFM, members play a key role in extending benefits to our wider community through sharing knowledge and experiences in the profession. In addition, skills-sharing help develop others’ through CPD, networking and other social events, and our volunteers’ expertise and advocacy continue to support the professionalisation of the workplace and facilities management.

Current available roles:

• Chair - The role of the Chair is to provide leadership. They ensure committee members are aware of their obligations and that they comply with its responsibilities - to ensure regular meetings are held, correct process is followed, all relevant matters are discussed, and actions/duties are carried out by the group in an appropriate and timely manner
• Deputy Chair - The role assists the Chair. In the Chair’s absence, they fulfil certain aspects of the Chairs role and run meetings. It is essential that the Deputy Chair supports the Chair in providing leadership, ensuring committee members are aware of their obligations and that workload is shared. They also ensure correct processes are upheld and that actions/duties are carried out by the committee in an appropriate and timely manner
• Secretary – This role supports the Chair in the smooth functioning of the Committee, organising and minuting meetings, and maintaining effective records and administration for the group
• Treasurer – This role is responsible for general financial oversight, funding and sponsorship. It also involves monitoring and understanding all aspects of financial management, and working closely with other members of the committee to safeguard the finances.

Members can also apply to be a committee member if none of the above apply.

Full details and criteria of the specific roles outlined above can be viewed on the Committee Roles and Responsibilities Form. 

How to apply

You can nominate yourself by emailing: [email protected]

Applicants don’t need to confirm interest in a specific role at this stage.