Data Entry Administrator Volunteer Roles in Edinburgh

We Are REMIX!

A brand new start-up youth charity currently being created to develop young people. At REMIX, we are passionate about making a transformative, positive impact on the lives of young people in London and beyond. Our mission is to empower, inspire, and uplift the next generation by providing them with the tools and skills to become responsible, resilient, motivated, entrepreneurial, critical thinkers, and self-reliant individuals.

What We Will Do:

1. EMPOWER: We will empower young people through dedicated hard work and action-based programmes that unlock their potential.
2. INSPIRE: We will inspire growth and self-improvement by nurturing essential life skills, personal development, and character-building.
3. TRANSFORM: We will transform lives by helping young people make better decisions, overcome challenges, and face their situations with confidence and self-esteem.

Our Approach:

• Positive Role Models: We will provide mentoring with positive, guiding, and inspirational role models who genuinely care about young people's journeys and their destinations.
• Team Building: We will encourage teamwork and team-building activities to foster a sense of community and collaboration.
• Holistic Development: We will focus on developing confidence, self-esteem, and belief in oneself through nurturing and supportive programmes.
• Action-Based: We will believe in taking immediate action to create lasting change and transformation.

WE NEED YOU!

We are on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated volunteer who has experience of administrative duties, ideally in management but not essential and who can commit to a few hours per week to help us manage our administrative tasks and duties to ensure the smooth running of Remix that will help change young people's lives.

Admin Manager Duties:​

• Office and Youth Hub Management:

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the charity's office and Youth Hub.

  • Ensure the office and Youth Hub environment is welcoming and suitable for staff and volunteers, as well as young people and our guests.

  • Manage office supplies, equipment, and technology.

• Administrative Support:

  • Provide administrative support to the charity's leadership team.

  • Organise and coordinate meetings, events, and activities.

  • Handle correspondence, phone calls, and inquiries.

  • Take meeting notes and type up official meeting minutes and records.

• Human Resources:

  • Assist with the recruitment, onboarding, and training of staff and volunteers.

  • Maintain accurate records of employee and volunteer information.

  • Support HR processes such as appraisals, surveys, and training records.

• Financial Management:

  • Assist with budgeting, financial reporting, and record-keeping.

  • Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.

  • Oversee the processing of donations, grants, and other funding sources.

• Compliance and Governance:

  • Ensure the charity complies with relevant legislation, regulations, and guidelines.

  • Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and inspections.

  • Support the development and implementation of organisational policies and procedures.

• Communication and Relationship Building:

  • Maintain regular communication with staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

  • Build and maintain relationships with external partners and suppliers.

  • Promote the charity's programmes and initiatives to attract support and participation.

• Strategic Planning and Development:

  • Support the development and implementation of the charity's strategic plan.

  • Identify opportunities for growth and improvement in administrative processes.

  • Collaborate with the charity's leadership team to align administrative functions with Remix's mission and goals.

Join us at REMIX as we positively challenge, nurture, and guide young people on their journey to self-improvement, success, and impact. Together, we can inspire and transform lives.

REMIX

EMPOWER. INSPIRE. TRANSFORM

We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.

We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons.

Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.

We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace.

The Personal Assistant role offers a great opportunity for the right person who is looking to:

• Gain experience in the Third Sector.
• Develop their skills and management experience; or just simply 'give something back to their community'.

The role provides you with flexibility and autonomy at work. Where necessary, specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing organisation of meetings and appointment
• Organising events and conferences
• Managing databases
• Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems
• Liaising with staff
• Miscellaneous tasks to support the team.

General tasks

• Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.

Essential:

• You will need to have good written skills.
• Well-organised, proactive, and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
• Good time management
• To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
• Strong team player
• Ability to work independently and ask for clarification when needed.
• Able to participate at least 12 hours a week (2 days, 6 hours each day)

Desirable

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Excel.

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours of commitment per week across Monday and Friday.

Upon successful application, our HR team will contact you to arrange an interview. Following a successful interview, we'll initiate the onboarding process by sending you the necessary documents. Once your onboarding and identification documents are received and verified, you'll be invited to a 6-hour HR and System Induction. Subsequently, you'll meet with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager for your First Day.

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer

Expected hours: No less than 12 per week

Benefits: Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

Barbara Bus North Wales is a Satellite Branch of The Barbara Bus Fund.  Started in 2009 BBNW operates 4 wheelchair accessible vehicles from bases around North Wales and on Anglesey.  Vehicles are available for loan by wheelchair users who are unable to transfer, and can be used by friends and family who have completed the registration process.

BBNW is recruiting a part-time Coordinator on a voluntary basis.  The role will be based from the candidate's home.

Essential

Fluent in Welsh and English
Self-motivated
Computer literate (MS Office, Access)
Full manual driving licence

Daily Operations

Register new passengers and drivers and enter onto the database
Maintain Access Database
Arrange vehicle demonstrations for new users
Take bookings and keep the diary up to date

Volunteer management

Liaise with volunteers to arrange vehicle servicing and repairs
Support volunteers (3) in their role

Other

Liaise with Head Office
Attend 6-weekly online Committee Meeting
Prepare and circulate management report in advance of meeting
Promote the charity by way of attending events and distributing literature

Please register your interest by contacting the Operations Manager

To apply for the role please send a cover letter and your Curriculum Vitae

The Jawbone Collective seeks a Volunteer Bookkeeping / Financial Recordkeeping support person to join our thriving arts organisation. As we continue to expand activities and our reach across the Southwest of England, we need someone with financial expertise to help strengthen our operational foundation.

You will work remotely alongside our dedicated management team to develop robust financial processes that will support our journey toward becoming a self-sustaining arts organisation. Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting us in managing our diverse revenue streams, including workshop fees, journal and poetry publications, grants (hopefully we get some soon) and event income.

As part of our inclusive creative community, you'll contribute to an organisation that champions diverse voices, including neurodivergent, disabled, LGBTQIA+ and working-class writers. While a love for literature isn't required, you'll be supporting a mission that makes literary opportunities accessible to all through affordable programs and free submission opportunities.

Role Description

• Initially organising a transition to accounting software
• Train team members in maintain financial records and bookkeeping
• Assist with financial reporting and planning
• Support budget management for our various programmes and publications
• Help track expenses related to workshops, events, and publishing activities
• Contribute to funding applications and financial governance

What We're Looking For

• Experience in financial management and
• Governance required for a CIC (desirable, or be willing to learn) 
• An ability to train team members in necessary software for bookkeeping
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work with our creative community-focused team
• Understanding of arts organisation operations (desirable)

About Us

The Jawbone Collective is a dynamic arts organisation dedicated to nurturing creative voices across the Wessex Region. Founded in 2022, we've evolved from our initial mission of publishing the poetry collections of under represented groups to becoming a comprehensive creative hub offering multiple platforms for artistic expression. Our initiatives include the upcoming Jawbone Journal - May 2025; developing a Substack community, Jawbone Radio for spoken word performances; plus workshops - in person and online; and mentoring programs. Based in Dorset, we've established strong creative communities in Dorchester and Bridport as well as attracting attendees to real world activities coming from Dorset, Devon, Wiltshire and Somerset, whilst also maintaining an active online presence attracting people from the UK and across the world.

At our core, we're driven by a commitment to diversity and accessibility in the arts. Our community of 15 core creative members represents a rich tapestry of voices, including creatives from neurodivergent, disabled, LGBTQIA+, female and  working class creators from various age groups and backgrounds. We are actively challenging publishing industry 'norms' by offering affordable and free submission opportunities. We are bridging the gap between performance and page poetry, and creating inclusive spaces where every creative voice can flourish. Through our various platforms and initiatives, we're building a supportive environment where artists can develop their craft, share their work, and connect with a broader creative community.

Working remotely however we would love to meet up with you from time to time.

You are most welcome to attend any of our events and workshops at no cost to yourself.

Amount of hours approx 8 - 16 hours a month depending on projects.

Volunteers are an essential part of the work we do at YANA.

Many people involved within agriculture can feel isolated, depressed or unable to cope as well as normal. 

95% of farm workers under 40 cite poor mental health as the biggest problem they face today. Farm Safety Foundation (2023) 

That’s why the YANA helpline is a vital service for our agricultural communities in East Anglia.

Listening makes a difference

We are looking for empathic and sensitive individuals who want to make a positive difference to people’s lives. 

Training for our Volunteers

With full training and support, our Helpline Volunteers develop their skills and knowledge, while offering compassionate, real-time support to over 18’s on the phone through our Helpline. 

Could you be part of our Helpline team?

If you want to make a real difference, are happy listening and talking on the telephone, and are able to offer at least 3-4 hours of your time each month have a look at our recruitment pack to see how you can make a difference as a Helpline Volunteer. 

The role of a Helpline Volunteer is to provide confidential support to people who contact YANA for help, alongside the wider team, ensuring the services maintain YANA’s high standards and provides effective support to those in need.

You will be part of a team who provide a professional and responsive helpline service, supporting people in agriculture and rural businesses struggling with poor mental health and other matters which may include things such as work issues, relationship problems, and financial pressures.

“Ultimately, what I’ve learned the most is that the impact of a simple phone call can be life changing. For me, that’s the reason I volunteer on the YANA Helpline.” Current Helpline Volunteer 

This is a home working role with a wider team available to support remotely.