Administrative Support Volunteer Roles in Lewisham, Greater London
Share Psychotherapy is a long-standing psychotherapy charity providing long term, low cost therapy. We specifically aim to help people who cannot afford or cannot access therapy elsewhere. If you would like to joinn our board and help to guide and grow the charity as we move into our next phase we would like to hear from you!
We are especially interested in hearing from people with clinical, therapeutic or safeguarding experience but are looking for people with experience & skills in any of the following:
- Fundraising
- Service user involvement
- Web design and digital marketing
- Management and business systems
- Clinical management - especially in mental health
- High-level psychotherapeutic skills and experience
- Accounting, Budget Management & Financial Risk management
Share Psychotherapy is one of Sheffield’s leading mental health charities. Established for over 40 years we offer medium to long term therapy at nominal fees, primarily to people on low incomes. This therapy is delivered through a range of psychodynamic & creative modalities. We therefore work at the vital intersection of psychological distress & poverty in the city, providing high quality, long term therapy to people who could not otherwise obtain such help, especially those on low incomes.
Our clients are often experiencing serious mental and emotional distress, through anxiety, depression, difficulty with relationships or traumatic life events.
We are part way through a change process at Share - developing and strengthening our clinical services, improving our administrative and business systems and strengthening our financial position. We want to build upon our position as a centre of excellence in psychotherapy and make an even bigger contribution to improving mental health in Sheffield.
Would you like to help us in this venture? We are looking for people with specialist skills who are willing to help in a voluntary capacity; either as a trustee on our board, or as a specialist volunteer contributing on a project basis. We are willing to consider a wide range of contributions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you seeking to use your organisational and administrative skills to help provide a better future for disadvantaged children? We’re looking for a new secretary to assist with the running of our small but highly effective charity which provides impoverished children from North East Ghana with the uniform and equipment needed for primary school.
Please provide a copy of your CV and covering letter, explaining why you are a good fit for the role.
Interviews will be held over zoom. Shortlisted candidates will be sent an invitation via email to attend an informal interview with our Chair and several other members of our Executive Committee. Please let us know of any dates you are unable to attend an interview in your covering letter.
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Our partner believes that stable, flourishing communities are based on thriving couple and family relations, and dedicates itself to the worldwide dissemination of knowledge about such relationships and to activities promoting their well-being.
They are seeking a Treasurer to take on a hands-on role in the monitoring and administration of the organisation's finances.
The role will include monitoring their online bank accounts, maintaining their income and expenditure spreadsheet, submitting an income and expenditure report to Trustees ahead of meetings, and assisting the Trustees with the preparation of an annual budget and the financial report to the Charity Commission.
The ideal candidate will be a competent Excel user with experience of preparing accounts. The time commitment required for the role is approximately 1 hour per week, with the Trustees meeting 3 times a year.
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The Safe Space is a local hub for anyone who feels they are nearing crisis point. We are here to listen to what you need and work with you to help. This might be strategies to help you cope in the moment, a range of activities we provide free of charge, resources to take away or connecting you with practical local services. We offer face to face, telephone and video-conference support. As a part of this, we are looking for volunteers to offer peer led support to individuals who may access our service. This includes a variety of tasks, such as devising and facilitating peer led workshops with clients, supporting with 1:1 sessions, and completing administrative tasks.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has lived experience of mental health/social crisis
- Preferably have had experience working with people who experience poor mental health
- Are comfortable with co-producing and facilitating peer led workshops
- Might be willing to take over running the workshops by themselves over time
- Are willing to actively participate with clients 1:1 and in group settings
- Are able to take on any ad hoc admin/support responsibilities within the Safe Space Team
Time commitment and expenses:
- 5 hours per week, during our opening hours of 12–5pm. Please indicate your preferred volunteering day(s) on your application.
- We will provide volunteers with an induction, training, and ongoing mentoring to support them in the role
- Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.
What's in it for the volunteer?
Volunteering at Mind is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with a nationally recognised charity, and volunteering in Safe Space is an opportunity to experience and get involved in crisis support. We provide initial and ongoing training, as well as plenty of opportunities for progression within the organisation. You will also be a part of a supportive team with great awareness of wellbeing and the mental health sector.
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We are looking for a new Trustee who is willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. The Care Workers' Charity supports social care workers across the UK by providing mental health and wellbeing support, financial support in the form of crisis grants, and signposting applicants to other organisations and resources.
We are particularly looking for trustees who:
- have expertise or experience in industries apart from the care sector, or
- have experience of fundraising, or
- have charity experience, or
- have marketing experience, or
- have finance experience
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that The Care Workers’ Charity achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity and ensure that The Care Workers’ Charity has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Where they have specific expertise such as fundraising, they work with the CWC team, providing coaching or connections in order for us to raise funds to enable us to support as many care workers as we can. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable us to grow and thrive.
As a small charity, there will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, representing the Charity, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise. Our trustees have a key role in risk management, working with the staff team to identify and manage risks.
Our Board meetings are mostly remote with one held face-to-face each year in London and occasionally we ask trustees to represent the Charity at events or award ceremonies, or at stakeholder events which are held close to the trustee's location.
Duties:
- Support and provide advice on The Care Workers’ Charity’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
- Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
- Oversee The Care Workers’ Charity’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
- Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
- Review and approve The Care Workers’ Charity’s financial statements.
- Provide support and challenge to our CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
- Keep abreast of changes in our operating environment.
- Contribute to regular reviews of The Care Workers’ Charity’s own governance.
- Attend Board meetings (mostly remote and possibly one being face-to-face), adequately prepared to contribute to discussions and respond promptly to requests for required action.
- Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect The Care Workers’ Charity’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.
- Contribute to the broader promotion of The Care Workers’ Charity’s objects, aims and reputation by applying their skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
Please read the attached document which gives additional details, and includes a link to what being a charity trustee involves, eligibility requirements and the main duties and requirements of trustees.
PLEASE NOTE: Previous applicants need not apply
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We are looking for a team player with experience of finance and fundraising best practice, preferably within the charity sector, to join our Board of Trustees As we continue to expand our services, our new Treasurer will help us to develop our procedures and strategies to ensure we maintain good governance. Applicants must also be prepared to take on the wider responsibilities of becoming a charity Trustee.
This is a hands on role which requires close working with our CEO, Finance Manager, Chair of Trustees and Accountants. You will help us to review and implement new financial processes and budgeting procedures, develop new investment and fundraising policies and ensure that we operate in line with best practice. As a Trustee you will also contribute to the organisations wider mission and strategy and oversee the running of the Charity.
If you are looking to use your skills to give back to your local community or to support a cause that you are passionate about and have experience in financial management or in establishing sound financial procedures, we want to hear from you. This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact within a growing charity.
Please note that we have a full time Finance Manager who manages our day to day finances so our Treasurer will not be responsible for book keeping or other administrative functions.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would like to be a Trustee. For more information or to discuss your suitability as our Treasurer, please contact our CEO.
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EnhanceAble’s mission is to impact positively on the lives of local disabled people and their families through the provision of excellent social care. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile in provision of service and placing our customers at the centre of our work.
EnhanceAble is a medium sized charity in the social care sector. We have a turn over of circa. £2 million per annum. We have a Board of Trustees, and a Senior Management Team (SMT) consisting of our Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive, Head of Finance and HR Manager.
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that EnhanceAble achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that EnhanceAble has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable EnhanceAble] to grow and thrive, and through this, to achieve our mission.
Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always act as a group and not as individuals.
Duties Include:
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Support and provide advice on EnhanceAble’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
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Monitor and evaluate the implementation of new strategies
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Oversee EnhanceAble’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
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Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
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Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
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Review and approve EnhanceAble’s financial statements.
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Provide support and challenge to EnhanceAble’s CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
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Keep abreast of changes in EnhanceAble’s operating environment.
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Contribute to regular reviews of EnhanceAble’s own governance.
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Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
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Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect EnhanceAble’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests.
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Contribute to the broader promotion of EnhanceAble]’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
What we are looking for
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
You do not need previous governance experience – we will provide a full induction and training.
Personal skills and qualities
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Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
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Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgment and work effectively as a board member.
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Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
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A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
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Willingness to lead according to our values.
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Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
Terms of appointment
Terms of office
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Trustees are appointed for a 3 year term of office, renewal for 3 further terms to a maximum of 9 years.
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This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Time commitment
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Attending 4 Board meetings annually. Currently meetings are held in person at our head office in KT1 2TW
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Attending circa 4 other meetings or event during any year
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Harrow Food Bank is part of the Trussell Trust - a network of over 1300 food bank centres in the UK. Between April 2022 and March 2023, food banks provided almost 3 million food supplies to people in crisis.
Harrow Food Bank requires two Trustees to support the Chair and current members who can support the existing Trustees:
Administrator / Secretary: to lead on all the administrative duties of the food bank and Trustee Board, ensure all meetings are conducted within the legal requirements and a record of all meetings maintained. Key roles & responsibilities:
1. Arrange and communicate dates for all Trustee Meetings, circulating papers in advance
2. Follow up on the agreed actions from meetings and keep an accurate ‘action log’
3. Ensure all stakeholders are informed of the AGM and that the AGM report is submitted to all relevant bodies
Treasurer: to lead on the financial affairs of the foodbank and to ensure that they are conducted within the required legal accounting and good practice conventions. Key roles & responsibilities:
1. Ensure that the Food Bank has proper systems for budgeting, financial controls, insurance and reporting
2. Produce and present regular finance reports for the Trustees Board Meetings
3. Maintain accurate financial records as report in a timely manner to all relevant bodies
ECL exists to enhance the lives of people with learning disabilities or autism. Through our
activities at local community centres, we help our members have fun, make friends, learn
new skills and be themselves. We are currently looking for a Company Secretary to sit on
the Charity’s Board.
Main duties and responsibilities
Overseeing the administration of the Charity, eg, maintaining statutory records,
organising Board meetings and AGMs, preparing agendas and taking minutes
Guiding and advising the Chair and the Board on their responsibilities under the rules
and regulations of the UK Charity Commission
Developing and overseeing the systems that ensure that the Charity complies with all
applicable codes, in addition to its legal and statutory requirements
Knowledge/skills/experience
The role would be suitable for anyone with experience/knowledge of company law and/or
governance, who takes an interest in the local community and would like to help support the
Charity in its goal of enriching the lives of those with learning disabilities or autism.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Would you be willing to serve a unique Christian charity by supporting its Finance Department? Do you have financial experience and now wish to volunteer some of your time? If so, this voluntary post could be for you!
The opportunity
- Part-time, 1 day per week
- Reasonable Expenses Paid
This is a new opportunity to work alongside CMF's Accountant to undertake regular administrative financial tasks.
Our volunteer Finance Assistant will assist the accountant with tasks such as processing bank transfer requests, ensuring accounts software is up to date and accurate, and preparing financial reports.
Would you be willing to use your passion, skills and experience to support CMF in our mission to see Christian healthcare professionals united and equipped to live and speak for Jesus Christ?
This role is based at our London office.
Who are the Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF)?
With approximately 4,800 members throughout the UK and Ireland, our members are drawn from all Christian denominations. We are united by our faith in Jesus Christ and our belief in the Bible as God's Word. We equip doctors, nurses, midwives, and students, along with other healthcare professionals, to live out their Christian calling to care with competence and compassion. As a fellowship, we work together to support, encourage, and inspire each other, uniting to serve Jesus together in this generation.
What's our vision?
One million people access the NHS every 24 hours; it is the fifth-biggest employer on earth. What might God do with a movement of Christian healthcare professionals who live and speak for him? We long to see our healthcare system and our nations transformed through the lives of those who are living and speaking for him.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Trustee to join our friendly team of Trustees.
Essential qualities and experience
- An experienced professionally trained therapist (such as a Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Family Therapist, Psychotherapist)
- Ideally have some background and/or training in safeguarding and child protection to provide support to the Children and Young People's Co-ordinator on the unusual times when such concerns are raised.
- Will enjoy innovation, critical thinking and progress.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Description
Role: Research Assistant (Volunteer, unpaid)
Supported by: Business Development Consultant, Resource and Training Lead, Charity Director
About White Ribbon Alliance UK: We prioritise the eradication of gender-based violence and the promotion of gender equity in sexual and reproductive health and rights, especially for marginalised and underrepresented communities. We enable access to unbiased and evidenced-based resources, education, and support for women, girls, and trans individuals. We influence healthcare professionals, hospital systems, policy makers, and the public to centre the human rights of women, girls and trans men, intersex, and non-binary people throughout the lifecycle of their sexual health needs.
Purpose of the Role: The Volunteer Research Assistant will support White Ribbon Alliance UK's efforts to improve maternal and reproductive health by conducting research, analysing data, and contributing to reports and publications. This role is crucial for informing our advocacy and program development.
Our aspirations for activities the volunteer would perform:
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Assist in designing and implementing research projects, including survey design.
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Perform desk research, literature reviews, data collection, and analysis.
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Contribute to research reports, briefs, and presentations.
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Manage administrative tasks to support research projects.
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Contribute to the development of research reports, briefs, and presentations.
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Utilise SharePoint and Microsoft Teams for collaboration and document management.
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Support the dissemination of research findings through various channels including but not limited to social media, websites, and blogs.
Ideal skills and qualifications:
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Interest in sexual and reproductive health.
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Strong understanding of, and passion for intersectional feminism.
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Effective communication and collaboration skills.
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, or similar platforms.
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Current enrolment in, or completion of, a relevant university degree program (e.g., public health, mental health, social sciences, midwifery, nursing, social justice, sexual reproductive health, human rights, etc.)
Why volunteer with us?
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Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in the SRHR space
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Development of research, analytical, and administrative skills.\Experience working in nationwide non-profit organization.
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Network with professionals and activists in the field.
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Personal and professional development opportunities.
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Flexible volunteering hours to suit your schedule.
Diversity and Inclusion: We highly value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals in underrepresented communities, such as Black, Asian, disabled, chronically ill, LGBTQ+, and retired individuals. .
ALL APPLICANTS RESIDING INSIDE OF THE UK must already have the eligibility to work in the United Kingdom. The charity cannot sponsor any visas. We are particularly keen to have volunteers located in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland join the team; however, those residing in England are equally welcome.
APPLICANTS RESIDING OUTSIDE OF THE UK may volunteer if the laws in your resident country allow you to perform the activities mentioned in this role description and to volunteer outside of your resident country.
To transform sexual & reproductive healthcare by emphasising wellbeing & human rights, eradicating gender-based violence and promoting gender equity.
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Choice International is a UK based not-for-profit international development organisation that seeks to address inequality issues both overseas and within the UK. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion via researching, developing and implementing development projects for disabled people and other disadvantaged communities in the UK and overseas.
In view of upcoming development projects, we are seeking applications for a Project Development & Marketing Volunteer to work from our office in East London. There is opportunity for working from home after the first month.
This is an exciting position that offers plenty of scope to make a real difference in support of equality and diversity. We are currently delivering disability sports projects and events in India and in London.
The role is to assist the organisation with the development of national and international programmes for disability and equality rights and other related projects through research, administration and writing proposals, emails and reports.
The main responsibilities will be:
• To research potential partnerships and assist in the development of project proposals
• To research funding opportunities and assist in the development of grant proposals
• To assist in the organisation and management of Choice International activities and events
• To represent Choice International at conferences, exhibitions and seminars, as necessary
• To support other administrative tasks, as necessary.
Applicants should have a positive, can-do attitude, be reliable and trustworthy. If you are passionate about equality diversity and international development and keen to gain valuable, hands-on experience, then we would like to hear from you.
Please note that this is a voluntary, unpaid position. However, depending on funding available we may be able to contribute to the cost of travel from your home to the office.
Please note due to the number of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all applicants hence only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Would you like to provide advice and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing some of the most challenging times? After successfully completing the initial training our volunteers provide free, independent advice on a range of issues including debt, benefits, housing and other social welfare concerns, to those in the Barnet community.
Find out more in the description below or on our website.
Commitment: 2 days per week
Typical duties:
- Assist clients on reception.
- Speak to clients on our helpline.
- Support clients in person (we are opening lots more outreach locations across Barnet).
- Undertake administrative tasks supporting the advice team.
Purpose of the role:
- To help provide an effective and efficient advice service to members of the public.
- To help influence government and other organisations by informing them of the effect of their actions on the lives of clients.
Qualities Required:
- Being open, approachable and non-judgmental.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person.
- A good level of literacy and numeracy skills.
- A good level of IT literacy.
- A commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service.
- Ability to regularly commit to volunteering (commitment level depending on the role).
- Ability to commit to and work with the aims, principles and policies of the Citizens Advice service.
We ask everyone to undertake some initial brief training and then you can start volunteering with us. There are opportunities to progress and you will have regular reviews with the training manager. You will need to complete an application form which we will send you after this application.
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Children of Voices is a hugely respected charitable organisation helping to improve the lives of young people and their families through genuine care, love, and support.
We are currently seeking a volunteer Personal Assistant/Office Manager. This role is ideal for an individual with experience as a P.A./Manager looking to work within the charity sector.
Responsibilities typically include:
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Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries: (email/calendar management and phone calls, managing diaries
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Typing, compiling, and preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence.
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Miscellaneous tasks to support the CEO which will vary according to projects and tasks but could include fundraising, event planning, social media, community outreach, press & PR.
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Managing databases and filing systems.
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Implementing and maintaining procedures/policies & administrative systems
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Forming a relationship with our clients as they are part of the community.
Essential skills for this role are:
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Organization skills: The ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and keep track of deadlines is crucial.
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Communication skills: should be able to communicate effectively in writing.
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Attention to detail: the ability to pick up on small details can prevent costly mistakes from occurring.
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Problem-solving skills: the ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause. The organisation has a warm and friendly atmosphere and will be extremely rewarding for the candidate.
Prior to submitting your application for this position, we suggest you visit our website to gain a better understanding of our organisation and our mission.