Your Committee and You
How the Committee works, what each role does, and how members
can get involved
Wakefield and District u3a consists of Members, Group Coordinators, and the Committee.
Each contributes something unique, and together we form one u3a community.
In the past, these parts of our organisation have sometimes worked separately but now we are strengthening the links between us so everyone benefits and feels part of a shared purpose.
This page introduces the Committee, explains how we work, and outlines our vision and future initiatives.
1. Meet Your Committee
Who we are, what we do, and how to contact us.
2. Committee Roles
Clear descriptions of each role and how they support our u3a
3. What We Want To Do
Our aims, plans, and future initiatives.
4. Our Concepts
Succession, Group support, and expanding our area
Scroll down for details and links
Each numbered section below expands on the topics shown in this diagram
A New Development Opportunity in Pontefract
We are developing a plan to extend Wakefield u3a into the Pontefract area through a new initiative based at The Grange, Carleton.
This project is still in its early stages, and we are assessing what support and interest may develop. As part of this work, we are looking for a member who could take on a new committee‑level role to help guide the process.
Pontefract Development Officer
The post holder would:
- Build a relationship with the team developing The Grange
- Liaise with the committee on emerging ideas and opportunities
- Help raise awareness of u3a locally through leaflets and community outreach
- Support a promotional event at The Grange to gauge interest
- Encourage new members and help spark new groups based on local interests
- Act as a Trustee
A full role description is available here: Committee Role: Pontefract Development Officer - Wakefield & District
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To find out a bit about the people on the Committee click the link
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Current Vacancies
Below are our present vacancies.
Committee roles involve trusteeship; support roles do not.
Click any role to read the full description.
| Committee Vacancies | ||
| Pontefract Development Officer | Coordinate the project of extending Wakefield u3a into the Pontefract area | Committee Role: Pontefract Development Officer |
| Non-Committee Vacancies | ||
| Minute Taker | Assist our busy Secretary by attending our monthly meetings, take & then prepare the minutes for distribution. | |
| Speaker Booking Secretary | Arrange a series of talks for our monthly coffee morning meetings each year. They should cover a range of topics suitable for and likely to be of interest to our members | |
| Tea & Coffee Volunteer | Ensure refreshments are available and ready for our members to enjoy at our monthly coffee morning | |
| Social Events Team Member | Team will consist of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 at least one of whom must be a serving committee member | Non-Committee Role: Social Events Team Member - Wakefield & District |
Interested?
An initial conversation is just that - a chance to ask questions and explore what might suit you best. There is no obligation to commit.
Committee Zone (for committee members)
This link leads to our internal workspace for documents and planning
Full list of Committee Role Descriptions (A committee member may have more than one role)
The committee is here to support members and help the u3a thrive. If you’d like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you.