The Coolum Women's Shed is run by an amazing team of women who volunteer because they want to make the shed a place where women can connect and pursue mutual interests. A small management team is assisted by many other member volunteers who help spread the load. Our organisation is entirely run by volunteers - the more volunteers we have, the more we can do. We have identified specific tasks that members can undertake to help us in the running of the Shed.
Click on the title of the role that interests you to download a pdf document with more information
If you have something that you would like to see happen at the shed, why not get involved and set it up? We understand that taking on a big role is too much commitment for many but if you would like to put your hand up for smaller jobs, or one-off events then we would love to hear from you. We have women of all life stages involved and are always happy to welcome other women to the team.
Click on the title of the role that interests you to download a pdf document with more information
If you have something that you would like to see happen at the shed, why not get involved and set it up? We understand that taking on a big role is too much commitment for many but if you would like to put your hand up for smaller jobs, or one-off events then we would love to hear from you. We have women of all life stages involved and are always happy to welcome other women to the team.
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Management Committee
All MC roles overview
President - oversees the strategic direction and running of the Shed. Chairs committee meetings and ensures compliance with regulation and the constitution. Represents and promotes the CWS at external events and encourages member participation in events and activities.
Vice President - supports the President and stands in as acting President when the President is unavailable.
Secretary - administrative role, managing records, handling correspondence, and ensuring meetings are conducted properly. The secretary is also responsible for legal compliance, such as lodging annual statements and notifying authorities of changes to the association's details.
Treasurer - manages the organisation’s finances and reporting system, ensuring that a true and accurate financial position is provided to the Management Committee and members. Makes recommendations regarding the organisation’s financial health, enabling the Management Committee to make informed decisions regarding strategic direction and resourcing.
General Committee Member - attends committee meetings and participates in the planning and running of the Coolum Women’s Shed. A general committee member commonly also fills one of the task based roles listed below.
All management committee positions are open to any member. A new committee is voted in at each AGM in Sept/Oct. Nomination forms available here
President - oversees the strategic direction and running of the Shed. Chairs committee meetings and ensures compliance with regulation and the constitution. Represents and promotes the CWS at external events and encourages member participation in events and activities.
Vice President - supports the President and stands in as acting President when the President is unavailable.
Secretary - administrative role, managing records, handling correspondence, and ensuring meetings are conducted properly. The secretary is also responsible for legal compliance, such as lodging annual statements and notifying authorities of changes to the association's details.
Treasurer - manages the organisation’s finances and reporting system, ensuring that a true and accurate financial position is provided to the Management Committee and members. Makes recommendations regarding the organisation’s financial health, enabling the Management Committee to make informed decisions regarding strategic direction and resourcing.
General Committee Member - attends committee meetings and participates in the planning and running of the Coolum Women’s Shed. A general committee member commonly also fills one of the task based roles listed below.
All management committee positions are open to any member. A new committee is voted in at each AGM in Sept/Oct. Nomination forms available here
Activities Group Coordinator
Organises a regular meetup of people interested in a specific activity e.g. walking, craft. Our groups are like mini-clubs and are a great way to get to know other women with similar interests. Group coordinators are volunteers that are willing to take responsibility for:
Whatever your idea, get in touch and we can put a shout out to our members to see if anyone would be interested.
- Organising regular activities or workshops
- Checking in attendees, welcoming new people to the group, and setting them up with what they need to know
- Following shed protocols for using the building
- Helping members navigate our apps
Whatever your idea, get in touch and we can put a shout out to our members to see if anyone would be interested.
Admin CoordinatorsAmenities Manager - ensures there are sufficient supplies at the Shed for the convenience and comfort of members. This includes kitchen supplies (milk, tea etc.) and bathroom supplies. This role will ideally suit a member who regularly attends a variety of Shed activities. - currently filled Events and Workshops Coordinator - planning, organisation and delivery of events and workshops. Collaborating closely with members, volunteers and external partners, the coordinator ensures events are engaging, inclusive and aligned with the organisation’s values and budget. Usually filled by a General Committee Member. Fundraising Coordinator - responsible for identifying, applying for, and managing funding opportunities to support the Coolum Women’s Shed programs and initiatives. You don't need to take on all fundraisers - if you have one event that you think would work and would be happy to organise please get in touch. Or perhaps you would like to help secure grants to help the organisation achieve its mission and expand its impact within the community. - always looking for more Development Steering Committee - investigates options and directs the future development of the CWS site to the rear of the Tool Shed. We have a great opportunity to add more buildings to the site. This would suit someone with project management experience - to be established Hello Club Support volunteer - keeps our booking system ‘Hello Club’ running smoothly. This role is perfect for someone with experience in IT and problem solving. A laptop or desktop for accessing Hello Club is desirable, but not essential. - currently filled, but more help is always welcome Health and Safety Officer - ensures a safe and compliant environment for all members, facilitators, and visitors, and fosters a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for the Shed community. - currently filled |
Membership Coordinator - welcomes and assists new members, and ensures they feel supported and integrated into the organisation. The role involves providing an overview of the organisation’s offerings, explaining how the Shed operates, and suggesting activities or events based on individual interests and assists with setting up apps. - unfilled
Publicity and Communications Team - communicates the Shed's activities, updates, and key messages to our members and the wider audience using the CWS website, Band, Facebook, newsletters and email. The role may be split into several smaller tasks which are then undertaken by different team members. need help with the website and newsletters Social Coordinator - plans and organises social get-togethers. These social events are opportunities for women to connect, relax, and enjoy each other’s company outside of their usual Shed interest groups, bringing together members who might not otherwise meet. - currently filled Volunteers Coordinator - looks after our volunteers. This person keeps a list of all our lovely volunteers, their availability and their areas of interests, so they can connecting the skills, interests and passions of volunteers with roles, activities and events. They also support the volunteers, ensuring all feel included, are kept up-to-date, and have the necessary tools to operate effectively. Usually filled by a General Committee Member. - filled, but looking for new person |
There are many other 'jobs' that are not listed here and members are encouraged to pitch in and assist with events and activities. If you have a particular skill that you think we could use, please contact the Management Committee or complete the volunteer sign up form to let us know where you can help.
LocationMost activities are run from the Coolum Men's Shed Community Centre. 26 Research Street, Coolum 4573 QLD
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