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Volunteer for your Region

Every Royal Photographic member gets assigned to a region, each region puts on over 8 events a year for our members and the public to enjoy. From Distinctions advisory days to talks and Exhibitions.

Our regions simply couldn’t run without the array of volunteers who are involved in all aspects of running the regions. There are lots of roles within each region. Roles vary from 10 hours+ a week to ad hoc help at events.

If you would like to volunteer for your region, please get in touch with your local Regional Organiser or fill out the application form.

 

Main committee roles

  1. Regional Organiser - Responsible for leading a Region
  2. Deputy Organiser - Assists/deputises for the Organiser
  3. Treasurer - Responsible for keeping financial records and accounts
  4. Secretary - General admin, e.g. meetings, minutes, member communication
  5. Subgroup/Subarea Coordinator - Leads a small section of a Region

Additional Committee Roles

These are flexible roles which could include any combination of the following, as required by the individual Region 

  1. Web Editor - Manages microsites within the RPS website, e.g. updating/posting content and events
  2. Publication Coordinator - Creates and compiles content for publications such as regular e-newsletters, Group Journals, etc.
  3. Exhibition Coordinator - Organises exhibitions, including application and selection processes and logistics
  4. Event Coordinator - Organises events (e.g. talks, walks, workshops), including booking speakers, venues, etc.
  5. Distinctions Coordinator - Works with the Distinctions department to organise successful Advisory and Assessment Days
  6. Communications Coordinator - Responsible for social media, publicity, advertising and/or promotion
  7. Membership Coordinator - Welcomes new members, responds to member enquiries, collates member feedback, etc.
  8. Other - Ad hoc tasks as required, e.g. helping to set up a venue, providing refreshments, greeting members, etc.