Volunteer I&A Telephone Support Assistant
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Volunteer I&A Telephone Support Assistant
Make a real difference with just a friendly voice and good listening skills.
We’re looking for warm, organised volunteers to help answer calls to our Information & Advice (I&A) service. You’ll take basic enquiry details, log them onto our system, and help ensure residents who are 18+ get the support they need. We would ask for a commitment of a few hours a week.
What you’ll do
• Answer incoming calls in a calm, friendly and professional way
• Take clear messages and note down enquiry details
• Log information onto our CRM system (Salesforce)
• Keep all client information confidential
• Follow simple call‑handling guidance
• Flag urgent concerns to a member of staff
• Support small admin tasks linked to the service
• Join occasional team meetings or training sessions
What we offer you
• Full training and ongoing support from staff
• A welcoming, friendly team environment
• Out‑of‑pocket expenses covered (pre‑agreed)
• Valuable, transferable skills in communication and admin
• The joy of knowing you’re helping older people get timely support
About you
• Confident, clear telephone manner
• Basic computer skills
• Good organiser and good communicator
• Patient, empathetic and able to listen well
• Understands (or willing to learn about) confidentiality/GDPR
• Reliable, enthusiastic and comfortable speaking to a wide range of people
• Additional languages are a bonus
Two references are required for this role.