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	* ~~New to a role? → [[First 30-60-90 Days]]~~		* Click into your role page
	* Looking for details? → Click into your role page		* Want examples or templates? → See Resources for that role
	* Want examples or templates? → See ~~[[Templates and Samples]]~~

	== Key Takeaway ==		== Key Takeaway ==

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== Purpose ==
This page provides a high-level overview of Local Group volunteer roles and how they work together.

Each role has its own detailed pages with responsibilities, processes, and resources.

== How to Use This Page ==

* Find your role below
* Start with that role’s main page
* Use the “First 30 Days” guide to get started
* Explore related roles to understand how your group works as a team

== Core Local Group Roles ==

=== [[Local Secretary]] ===
Provides overall leadership for the Local Group.

Typical responsibilities:

* Coordinates group operations
* Leads the Board / Executive Committee (ExComm) / Steering Committee
* Serves as primary liaison with national leadership

=== [[Membership Officer]] ===
Supports member onboarding, engagement, and retention.

Typical responsibilities:

* Welcomes new members
* Communicates with members
* Encourages engagement in ways that work for different members

=== [[Treasurer]] ===
Manages the group’s finances.

Typical responsibilities:

* Tracks income and expenses
* Prepares financial reports
* Supports budgeting and financial planning

=== [[Assistant Local Secretary]] ===
Supports the Local Secretary and helps ensure continuity.

Typical responsibilities:

* Assists with coordination and administration
* May take on special projects
* Provides backup leadership

=== ExComm Member / GenRep / Member-at-Large ===
Member of the Local Group board

Typical responsibilities:

* Special projects
* Input in decision making

== Additional Roles (May Vary by Group) ==

=== [[Area Coordinators|Area Coordinator]] ===

* Connect members in specific geographic areas, especially those who may be far from the Local Group’s main population center.

=== Testing Coordinator ===

* Coordinates testing sessions
* Supports prospective member pipeline

=== Editor ===

* Produces the Local Group newsletter
* Works with officers to share information

=== Webmaster ===

=== Proctor ===

=== Other Volunteer Roles ===
Local Groups may also have:

* Social media coordinators
* Event hosts
* Special interest group leaders

Roles vary based on the needs and size of the group.

== How Roles Work Together ==
Local Groups are collaborative.

* Responsibilities may be shared or structured differently
* Clear communication matters more than strict role boundaries
* Success depends on coordination across roles

== Important Note ==
This toolkit provides guidance, not rules.

Each Local Group organizes roles in the way that works best for them. Use these descriptions as a starting point, and adapt as needed.

== Where to Start ==

* New to a role? → [[First 30-60-90 Days]]
* Looking for details? → Click into your role page
* Want examples or templates? → See [[Templates and Samples]]

== Key Takeaway ==
No one role does everything.

Strong Local Groups succeed when volunteers:

* Understand their role
* Communicate clearly
* Support each other

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