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Across the UK, our volunteer groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS, bringing people together and connecting our local MS communities.
As an Administration Volunteer you’ll play an essential role in your local group.
You’ll act as the first point of contact for the group and circulate information to other volunteers and members. You’ll ensure that data and details are kept up to date, to comply with data protection legislation.
In this role you’ll develop your administration and organisation skills.
Why we want you
As one of our wonderful volunteers, you can get involved in:
- providing support and services to the MS community
- increasing awareness of, and delivering resources to people affected by MS
- raising vital funds to help stop MS
- boosting our community voice by advocating for MS research and policy
What you will be doing
- Keeping records and data up to date and taking notes at meetings
- Preparing mailouts and answering enquiries from the group inbox
- Booking venues for meetings and activities
- Keeping other group volunteers informed of current agreements and activities
- Supporting the development of the group’s activity plan
- Supporting the group’s shared responsibility for designing and delivering services and activities.
The skills you need
- Skills and/or experience in what you'll be doing
- Commitment to MS Society policies and procedures
- Confidence in using Microsoft Office, the internet and email will be required for some volunteer roles
- Compassion and sensitivity
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when required
- A willingness to support the work of MS Society and be a positive representative for the MS community.
What's in it for you:
- You’ll be part of our amazing volunteer network
- You’ll develop new skills, which can improve your CV and employability
- You'll be making a real difference to people's lives
- You’ll get a say in influencing our work
- You’ll receive a Volunteer Welcome Pack
- You’ll have an induction to your role
- You’ll get support from your Volunteer Manager
- You’ll gain access to Learning and Development opportunities
- You’ll be reimbursed for any related expenses while carrying out your role
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.