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RESPONSIBILITIES %u2022 To use best endeavours to assist members of the Province or from other Provinces who live within the Province and/or their dependants in need of practical and financial support. %u2022 To dedicate time to helping people locally with access to local sources of help, both practical and financial, and to support MCF%u2019s Visiting Volunteers in the execution of their duties in facilitating applications for support from the MCF. %u2022 To undertake the duties outlined in the procedures, guidelines and information for acting Metropolitan/Provincial officers, including within the Almoner%u2019s Guide, issued (and updated from time to time) by UGLE and MCF. %u2022 To work with UGLE/MCF, attend workshops, regional groups and conferences when possible. %u2022 To communicate and meet regularly with Lodge Almoners to coordinate their activities, to share best practice and provide assistance/training where required so as to provide the best possible pastoral support to brethren and their families in the Province. %u2022 To be the conduit between the Province and the MCF in respect of any request from a member of the Province or his dependants. %u2022 To build relationships with counterparts of the Regional Communications Groups and/or with neighbouring Provinces will also be beneficial. The above list is not exhaustive and the items are covered in more detail in other sections of this guide. One of the most important duties is to build positive relationships with members of the Metropolitan/Provincial Executive, with Lodge Almoners and of course with members, whilst realistically managing any expectations that they may have. This should be done in an amiable, caring and sensitive way.5