THE FSB - Run by Members For Members!

The FSB prides itself in being the largest member business organisation in the UK. To keep up to date with current issues and obstacles for business owners the FSB relies upon Members who give a few hours of their time to ensure business issues are at the top of the agenda.
 
Many members volunteer to help to a greater or lesser extent, depending on their other commitments.

FAQ

      1. What does a volunteer do?
      2. How much time does it take?
      3. What happens if my business prevents me from attending a meeting or event?
      4. What previous experience must I have?
      5. Can I work locally?
      6. Is training available if I need it?
      7. Will volunteering cost me anything?
      8. How do I become involved?

AND THE ANSWERS

     1. Any FSB member can either join their local committee or attend committee

        meetings as an observer.
 
     2. This depends upon what you would like to do. Some members become FSB

         spokespeople on specific areas such as H & S, transport, manufacturing, 

         agriculture, construction, IT and so on. Others represent the FSB on Local

         Strategic Partnerships and other delivery groups, giving the small business

         community a voice within a Local Authority area. 
 
        A Member will not be asked to take on anything with which they are not confident.

        They would be suitably briefed on a subject and receive support from other

        Members and FSB staff along the way. 
 
     3. The Member's business comes first - it's as simple as that!
 
     4. As 2 above indicates a Member's previous experience will provide a natural

        opening into specialised areas, however, there are always areas which touch

        upon every business such as taxation issues, health and safety and crime. This

        means that almost any Member potentially has something to offer the FSB.
 
     5. Yes. Most members 'dip their toe in the water' on a local basis. Some stick

         with local issues, others decide to move into a wider arena. The choice remains

         with the Member.
 
     6. The FSB can offer media and lobbying training to Members who want to take an

         increased role in that area; fellow members and staff are always happy to

         assist wherever needed.
 
     7. Out of pocket expenses are met by the FSB.
 
     8. Contact Ann Vandermeulen in the Regional Office via

         Email

         Tel: 0845 130 8217

         or complete the Activist Application below.