Administration Volunteer Roles in Manchester, Greater Manchester
No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death, and you can help us do this.
St John Ambulance is a complex charitable organisation which delivers first aid related services to thousands of people each year. To support this we need volunteer administrators who are happy giving time to help our managers, especially our volunteer managers, to organise and run the charity by undertaking important administrative tasks.
North West Region is currently looking for a volunteer to support the day to day administrative activities of the district. The ideal candidate will be someone who can work independently and with minimal supervision but also familiar with MS office packages and navigating complex structures.
Administration such as minutes, action recording and tracking, scheduling meetings, regular newsletter, creation of meeting packs and such like in a primarily digital format.
To attend unit nights on a weekly Monday evening basis, working alongside the Unit Management Team, assisting in providing administrative support to members of the unit.
To attend unit nights on a weekly Monday evening basis, working alongside the Unit Management Team, assisting in providing administrative support to members of the unit.
Training on any relevant systems will be given to the postholder after the induction.
The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 5th February 2024
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care.
We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.
A bit about this role
Thousands of cats each year rely on the help of animal charities because they have been abandoned, they have strayed or because there has been a change in their owner’s circumstances. Becoming an administration volunteer is just one way you can help improve the lives of cats in your local community. Our admin volunteers help provide vital admin support to our volunteer groups and teams across Cats Protection. They help keep up to date records of the number of cats that have been rehomed, collate supporter details and send out newsletters. This could be the perfect volunteer role if you have administrative experience, a passion for cats, or both!
What can you expect to be doing?
- Recording relevant information related to your volunteer group
- Signposting enquiries to the relevant teams within Cats Protection
- Sending information to supporters, volunteers and to our National Cat Centre
- Distributing information leaflets if required
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by providing valuable administrative support to your local volunteer group. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- Administrative and organisational skills
- Willingness to be part of a team
- Previous experience in office administration (would be an advantage)
Time expectation
Our administration volunteers usually spend 2 to 3 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community.
We are looking to recruit an Administration Volunteer for the Bolton Group. Our Administration Volunteers are the linchpin for our local groups’ activities. They act as the first point of contact and they make sure all relevant information is circulated to other volunteers and members. And they play an important role in keeping our data and details up to date to comply with data protection legislation.
In this role you’ll develop your administration and organisation skills. Most importantly you’ll be help your local group run efficiently, so they can keep providing valuable services to our MS community.
Time Commitment
We estimate this role will need around 2 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services.
You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the area the group to carry out this role.
Please apply online.
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
Across the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community.
We are looking to recruit an Administration Volunteer for the Salford Group. Our Administration Volunteers are the linchpin for our local groups’ activities. They act as the first point of contact and they make sure all relevant information is circulated to other volunteers and members. And they play an important role in keeping our data and details up to date to comply with data protection legislation.
In this role you’ll develop your administration and organisation skills. Most importantly you’ll be help your local group run efficiently, so they can keep providing valuable services to our MS community.
Time Commitment
We estimate this role will need around 2 hours a week. Our roles are flexible and aim to fit around you. Time commitments for this role may vary depending on your activities. This is an ongoing role.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email. You’ll be able to apply disability, equality and inclusion practices and understand and apply our risk management system. Ideally you’ll understand the local area and organisations that provide local services.
You will be reliable and easy to contact and you need to live in or near the area the group to carry out this role.
Please apply online.
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care.
We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.
A bit about this role
Thousands of cats each year rely on the help of animal charities because they have been abandoned, they have strayed or because there has been a change in their owner’s circumstances. Becoming an administration volunteer is just one way you can help improve the lives of cats in your local community. Our admin volunteers help provide vital admin support to our volunteer groups and teams across Cats Protection. They help keep up to date records of the number of cats that have been rehomed, collate supporter details and send out newsletters. This could be the perfect volunteer role if you have administrative experience, a passion for cats, or both!
What can you expect to be doing?
- Recording relevant information related to your volunteer group
- Signposting enquiries to the relevant teams within Cats Protection
- Sending information to supporters, volunteers and to our National Cat Centre
- Distributing information leaflets if required
What are the benefits to you and the cats?
You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by providing valuable administrative support to your local volunteer group. You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
We’re looking for someone with
- Administrative and organisational skills
- Willingness to be part of a team
- Previous experience in office administration (would be an advantage)
Time expectation
Our administration volunteers usually spend 2 to 3 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.
Support, guidance and keeping you safe
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you enjoy organising things and making this happen?
Are you able to volunteer a few hours a week?
Yes? We’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for a further 12 admin volunteers to help with our daily operations. We have a variety of ways you can get involved:
- Responding to client requests and enquiries
- Managing and updating company databases
- Keeping track of partnership enquiries
- Maintaining internal, volunteer, and client records
- Drafting and mailing client correspondence and newsletters
- Organising events, scheduling meetings, and making travel arrangements
- Providing administrative support to other departments or projects as needed
- Performing other duties as agreed in advance
We’ve designed our volunteering programme to be flexible and adaptive to you. All volunteering is 100% remote and you’re supported fully by our team. You control what you do and how many hours per week you want to volunteer. Some roles may require an Enhanced DBS check. If your application is successful, we will ask for a donation towards the cost of your enhanced DBS check if it's required for your role. This cost is £20.60.
Here’s some further information on what’s needed:
Are you over 18 and living in the UK?
You must be over the 18 years of age and live permanently in the UK. You must be a UK resident to apply for this role.
Do you have a laptop?
A laptop and a quiet space to volunteer is essential.
How much time can you give?
A minimum of 3 hours per week is required. We are flexible and like to work around you.
Training
We provide CPD accredited training with 3 short courses needing to be completed prior starting your volunteer role. After, you’ll have access to over 90 CPD accredited courses should you want to study further.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
The administrative assistant will be assisting in general administrative support. They will have a close dialogue with key stakeholders, funders and donors to create relationships to help the organisation move forward.
The requirements for the job is basic office and communicating skills.
The administrative assistant should be keen on learning and developing new skills within the Organisation.
There will be opportunities to develop skills within several different units of the organisation such as; Marketing, Funding, Finance, HR and Legal.
The position will give the volunteer the opportunity to get insight into these different units, and the choice to develop oneself within the one (or several) that becomes of most interest, while at the same time getting versatile, transferable skills that can be applied throughout the organisation.
Main Tasks:
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Contact and communicate with stakeholders - explaining the organisational aims of the organisation and creating relationships and collaboration with other organisations.
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Assisting other volunteers in positions such as Marketing, Funding, Finance, HR and Legal.
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Administrative duties.
Required Skills:
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Microsoft word (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
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Communication skills
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Team-working skills
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Delivers work of quality in a timely manner
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Self-driven
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Obtains a professional attitude
Training and Support Available:
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Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
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Development within desired department
The volunteering program with QMC School requires a minimum of 16 weeks of commitment. We are looking for someone who can offer 12 hours a week, Monday - Friday.
Please note that this is a volunteering role.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for an organised ninja to collate lists of media contacts, researching statistics, sourcing corporate contacts. Working closely with Head of operations and CEO.
We are a small charity and volunteer help is huge to us. We are a fun young team and passionate about what we do
What will you be doing?
We are a small charity and volunteer help is huge to us. We are a fun young team and passionate about what we do.
Your role will be assisting the recruitment administrator in onboarding volunteer Mentors.
This will include checking their references, (via email), applying for DBS checks and assisting with distributions of training materials.
There may also be occasional tasks from other departments. We are a small team and jump in to help each other where possible.
What are we looking for?
- 3+ years experience within an administration role or similar.
- previous experience using excel and applying for DBS checks would be a bonus.
- extremely good written communication
- be confident and comfortable conversing via email and phone calls
- excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and a positive attitude.
- strong communication as you will be checking in with the Recruitment Administrator to keep them informed
- uses initiative and is proactive
What difference will you make?
As we are a start up, the impact you will have is vast. Volunteer Mentors are at the heart of what we do, so getting them onboarded and trained in an efficient and organised manor is so important to us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Voluntary Administration Officer
ETS is a growing UK based Christian charity, which is looking to expand its discipleship and evangelism training throughout the UK.
We are looking for a person of faith, who can identify with our aims and has some experience with administration. Although this is a voluntary position, we anticipate that this role will be salaried at some point in the future.
The role will involve providing support for the two Directors in their weekly activities. This will involve emailing church leaders, providing database support, booking hotels and flights, organising events, PowerPoint presentations, zoom meetings, liaising with both our Fundraising and Marketing Officers, inputting financial data into a spreadsheet, and producing reports.
ETS is based in Peterborough, but we expect any applicant to work from home/remote (hybrid) and attend meetings over zoom. Therefore, we will only accept applicants who are UK based. There may be occasional team meetings at Allia Business Centre, Peterborough, but traveling costs will be reimbursed along with other approved expenses.
Salary: This is a voluntary role and you are expected to pay your own taxes
Hours of work: This is a part-time role of 2 days per week (10 hours) but can be carried out at different times during the week.
This contract is for one year, with the possibility of extension
Safeguarding: Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for an organised ninja to collate lists of media contacts, researching statistics, sourcing corporate contacts. Working closely with Head of operations and CEO.
We are a small charity and volunteer help is huge to us. We are a fun young team and passionate about what we do
What will you be doing?
Do you love to read? Are your online research skills top notch? Are you efficient and organised and keen to be part of a growing charity? This role could be for you!
What are we looking for?
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Previous background in carrying out administration tasks such as researching and creating excel sheets with contacts would be a bonus.
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Must have experience working in a similar role carrying out admin and research tasks.
- Confident researching using online resources.
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Excellent communication and organisational skills, attention to detail and a positive attitude.
- Someone who is keen to be involved in a small team and make a huge difference in the body image space.
What difference will you make?
As we are a start up, the impact you will have is vast. Sourcing contacts will help us to form relationships, build connections and ultimately spread the word of Been There.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Plateful Café works to relieve poverty and isolation amongst refugees, asylum seekers and ethnic minorities in Lewisham. Our commitment is to reach the most vulnerable people in our community and help them access the support they are entitled to. Refugees will benefit from workshops, training skills and knowledge relevant for catering industry.
As an admin assistant, you will gain experience in providing admin support to several projects at the Plateful Cafe.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you a proactive administrator interested in getting into fundraising in the Third Sector? Burning Nights CRPS Support is seeking a passionate and dedicated volunteer to join our team as a Fundraising Administrator. As a Fundraising Administrator Volunteer, you will play a vital role in supporting the fundraising team to look after our supporters who raise funds for our work. Your contributions will directly impact the lives of the individuals we support, empowering them to live fulfilling lives after a debilitating and complex condition.
This role may also include:
Key Tasks and Objectives
- Process fundraising materials orders
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of supporters through our database
- Write thank you letters, certificates, cards and postcards to acknowledge donations and final amounts raised
- Stewardship of fundraisers by communicating with them throughout their fundraising journey
- General administration duties as and when required
Key Skills or Qualifications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong relationship-building abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ideally have knowledge of Google Drive
- Ideally have knowledge of CRMs or databases
- Strong organisational skills
- Maintain strict confidentiality
Key Benefits
- Gain valuable experience in fundraising
- Development of communication skills
- Contribute to a supportive and rewarding work environment
- Expand your professional network and enhance your career prospects
- Use your skills to contribute to achieving the aims of Burning Nights CRPS Support and become a valued part of our charity
- The opportunity to make a real difference to those who use our services
Training and Support
- Full induction to our organisation
- Relevant and ongoing training for your volunteer role
- Regular updates on charity activities
- Support, advice and guidance from Charity team
- After 3 months volunteering, all volunteers are eligible for courses (reasonable cost)
Practical Considerations:
- Age over 18 only
- Expenses will be given in line with the charity’s expenses policy
- It is a remote role
- This role is suitable for people wanting to learn new skills as well as improve previously learnt skills
About the Charity: Burning Nights CRPS Support is a UK wide charity that works to improve life for those living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), their families, loved ones, carers and friends. As a charity we raise awareness about the condition amongst the public, health and legal professionals by providing CRPS awareness sessions so that patients can be diagnosed quicker to enable treatment to start more rapidly.
Application Process:
Apply on Charity Job with CV and covering letter telling us why you would be a good fit for our charity
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Zestful Blends addresses the challenges of modern urban living where people often struggle to access convenient, health-oriented food options that support both their well-being and environmental sustainability. Our solution is a comprehensive menu of fruit-based foods that are both nutritious and environmentally friendly. By sourcing local, organic produce and using eco-conscious packaging, we offer a range of products from smoothies to fruit salads that meet the demands of health-aware individuals and contribute to a more sustainable community.
Zestful Blends is an innovative health-focused fruit bar that combines a physical storefront with corporate partnerships and an AI-integrated online delivery system to offer fresh, nutritious, and eco-friendly fruit-based products in Vancouver.
ADMINISTRATION
- As the Administrative Coordinator at Zestful Blends, your organizational skills will be essential in streamlining our day-to-day operations. Your role encompasses managing schedules, handling communications, overseeing administrative tasks, and supporting our team to ensure operational efficiency. You will serve as the backbone of our startup, facilitating a well-organized environment that enables us to focus on delivering high-quality, fruit-based products and services to our community.
- Volunteer 4-6 hours per week remotely for 6 months.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking a reliable individual (or individuals to share the role) to assist us in supporting our teams of volunteers who work across our three projects: FareShare Greater Manchester, EMERGE Recycling and Touch Wood, as well as our parent charity, EMERGE 3Rs.
With your organisational skills, you’ll assist the Volunteer Management Team in the administration of our volunteer programmes and help us with the day-to-day operation of the office.
This position presents an excellent opportunity to gain valuable transferable skills that can be deployed across a wide range of working roles in future.
This role is shared between several volunteers; each covering different shifts, so we have flexibility in accommodating what hours you are able to offer us.
ABOUT EMERGE
We operate three initiatives:
* FareShare Great Manchester - the regional hub of national charity FareShare UK, which redistributes overstocked food to community initiatives and food banks, diverting it from polluting landfill
* Touch Wood - our reclaimed wood workshop, which takes wood destined for landfill or incinerators and prepares it for resale or upcycles it into crafted items
* EMERGE Recycling - a pioneering recycling social enterprise
The volunteer administration support role is one of the broadest ranging opportunities we have on offer; being a blend of many working practices, from general administration to assisting with recruitment. You will be working with a diverse range of individuals, from many different types of backgrounds and circumstances, so a friendly attitude and an interest in helping people are advantageous traits for applicants.
Typical tasks include:
* Answering and redirecting phone calls and greeting visitors
* Data entry
* Assisting with monitoring information
* Assisting with preparation of induction sessions
* Undertaking routine tasks, e.g. photocopying, laminating
* Preparing information packs
* Maintaining supplies of flyers and forms used for volunteer recruitment
REQUIREMENTS:
Organised and reliable
Comfortable speaking in person and on the phone in a polite, clear and friendly manner
Strong computer skills; particularly familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Accuracy and attention to detail
Good standard of personal presentation
BENEFITS:
A friendly, inclusive and supportive environment
Attainment / development of a wide range of CV-enhancing transferrable work skills, from admin procedures to interpersonal skills
The opportunity to support a great cause and give something back to your community
Reimbursement of lunch costs and local travel expenses
Work reference available after 3 months in the role
You will be required to complete introductory sessions before you are confirmed in the role.
GETTING TO US
We are just a 15 minute bus ride from Manchester Piccadilly, with our brand new base, Maynard House, located on new Smithfield Market, which is only a few yards off a main arterial route into the city, Ashton Old Road.
Public Transport
The market site can be easily reached by a number of bus services, with the 219 being the most frequent.
If travelling to us by car, please be aware that many satnav systems wrongly direct drivers to the rear of the market site. Instead, please enter by the main gate on Whitworth Street East (off Ashton Old Road). There is plenty of free parking on site.
There is a bus stop immediately opposite the main entrance to the market.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Depression UK – Volunteer Administrative Secretary/Membership Secretary – Possible Jobshare
Depression UK is a mutual help group with over 800 members and adequate funding It has been operating for about 40 years, and currently it is providing the following services to its members.
- Online forum
- In person forum
- Quarterly newsletter/magazine
- Surveys of opinion
- Penfriend matching
- Co-coaching – (pending).
We need an administrative secretary and membership secretary – perhaps as a jobshare – to join our volunteer group, with a view to becoming trustees.
The tasks of the administrative secretary are:-
- In collaboration with the convenor, initiate and report the volunteer meetings and general meetings which are all teleconferences.
- Maintain electronic and paper archive.
- Receive email and occasional post and distribute it to fellow volunteers, or respond appropriately.
- Consider collaborating with other volunteers on specific projects – ad hoc.
- Take part in monthly volunteer meetings and AGM.
- Draft quarterly reports for newsletter.
The time commitment required for these tasks will range from 1-6 hours per week.
The tasks of the membership secretary will be:
- Receive new member applications, allocate membership numbers, and enter details to database.
- Conduct annual survey of members’ wish to continue membership.
- Take part in monthly volunteer meetings and AGM.
- Draft quarterly reports for newsletter.
- Send quarterly newsletters and annual reports to members by email (97%) and post (3%.)
The time commitment required for these tasks will range from 1-3 hours per week.
The volunteer(s) can expect to be much appreciated by their colleagues and the members of Depression UK.
There’s no payment, but expenses will be reimbursed promptly.
At intervals of a month or less, the convenor will discuss with them, their thoughts and progress in the work.
The volunteer(s) will be eligible for testimonials when applying for other posts.
To discuss this further, please contact the convenor of Depression UK, Alick Munro.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.