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Volunteer Receptionist / Administration Support
Organisation: Rotherham & Barnsley Mind
Location: Osborne House, Rotherham
(May be required to work at other RB Mind locations occasionally)
Responsible to: Director of Services
Role Type: Voluntary (unpaid)
Time Commitment: Flexible
Expenses: Reasonable out‑of‑pocket expenses reimbursed in line with policy
About the Role
Rotherham & Barnsley Mind are seeking a Receptionist / Administration Support Volunteer to provide a friendly, professional front‑of‑house service at our Rotherham office.
This is a key volunteer role within the organisation. As the first point of contact, you will help create a welcoming, calm and supportive environment for people accessing our mental health services, as well as staff, volunteers and visitors.
The role also includes a range of general administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the organisation. We are looking for a reliable and flexible volunteer who enjoys working with people and supporting a busy office environment.
Key Responsibilities
Reception & Front‑of‑House
- Provide a warm, respectful and professional welcome to all visitors
- Answer incoming telephone calls, take messages and direct enquiries appropriately
- Ensure visitors sign in and out of the building in line with Health & Safety procedures
- Maintain a tidy, welcoming reception and waiting area
- Make refreshments for visitors where required
- Act as a first point of contact for suppliers and contractors
- Support cashless payments for services where applicable (with training and supervision)
Administration & Office Support
- Support with general administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning and printing
- Assist with managing the room booking diary
- Deal with incoming and outgoing post
- Support stock checks and ordering of office supplies (e.g. stationery and kitchen items)
- Input basic information and update records on internal systems, following GDPR guidance
- Provide ad‑hoc administrative support to staff and services as required
Health, Safety & Safeguarding
- Support the Office Manager in maintaining a safe and secure building
- Assist with opening and closing the building, where appropriate and agreed
- Undertake health and safety responsibilities appropriate to a volunteer role
(e.g. fire marshal or first aid support – training provided if required) - Recognise and promptly raise any safeguarding concerns with a named staff member
Boundaries of the Role
This is a non‑therapeutic volunteer role. You will not be expected to provide counselling or mental health advice. Clear boundaries will be in place, and support will always be available from staff.
Skills, Experience & Attributes
Essential
- Friendly, approachable and non‑judgemental manner
- Good communication skills, both face‑to‑face and on the telephone
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Reliability and commitment to agreed volunteer hours
- Willingness to follow policies, procedures and guidance
Desirable
- Previous reception, administration or customer service experience
- Basic IT skills (email, Word, simple record systems)
- Interest in mental health, wellbeing and community services
- Experience working with the public or in a support environment
What We Offer
- Full volunteer induction and role‑specific training
- Ongoing support and supervision
- Training in safeguarding, confidentiality, equality and boundaries
- Opportunity to develop transferable administration and communication skills
- Experience within a leading mental health charity
- A chance to make a meaningful difference to your local community
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Rotherham & Barnsley Mind is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and with lived experience of mental health, and we make reasonable adjustments wherever possible.
Safeguarding & Checks
An Enhanced DBS check may be required for this role depending on duties and access to vulnerable adults. This will be arranged and paid for by the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in business development, corporate partnerships, account management, sales, CSR, philanthropy, or fundraising to use their skills to make a tangible difference in the lives of refugees.
You will play a key role in helping Plateful Café develop relationships with local and national businesses, generating support through corporate donations, sponsorship, employee volunteering, catering contracts, and long-term strategic partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Engagement
- Identify and research prospective corporate partners aligned with Plateful Café's mission.
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential supporters and business contacts.
- Introduce Plateful Café to local businesses, corporate foundations, and employers.
- Arrange introductory meetings and networking opportunities.
- Support the development of corporate partnership proposals and presentations.
Income Generation
- Help secure financial donations, sponsorships, and in-kind support.
- Identify opportunities for corporate grant funding and charitable giving programmes.
- Promote employee fundraising opportunities and workplace giving schemes.
- Explore sponsorship opportunities for training programmes, events, and community activities.
Catering and Enterprise Development
- Promote Plateful Café's corporate catering services to local businesses.
- Identify opportunities for meetings, events, lunches, conferences, and hospitality catering.
- Support the development of long-term catering relationships and repeat customers.
- Help position Plateful Café as a preferred socially responsible catering supplier.
Employee Volunteering and Skills Sharing
- Develop opportunities for corporate volunteering.
- Encourage businesses to provide mentoring, employability support, and workplace visits for our trainees.
- Build relationships that create pathways into employment for refugees completing our training programmes.
Strategic Support
- Provide advice on corporate engagement and relationship management.
- Help strengthen our corporate partnership strategy.
- Support impact reporting and stewardship of existing partners where required.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Has
Essential
- Experience working in a corporate environment, business development, account management, sales, marketing, CSR, partnerships, fundraising, or a related field.
- Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and business leaders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and proactively.
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and supporting refugees.
Desirable
- Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Knowledge of corporate social responsibility (CSR), ESG, or social value initiatives.
- Experience securing sponsorships, partnerships, or fundraising income.
- Existing business networks in London.
- Experience developing corporate volunteering programmes.
What You Will Gain
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum.
- Experience supporting a growing and ambitious social enterprise charity.
- The chance to shape and influence our corporate partnerships strategy.
- Opportunities to meet business leaders, charity professionals, and community partners.
- A reference and recognition for your contribution.
- The satisfaction of helping create employment opportunities and brighter futures for people rebuilding their lives in the UK.
Our Values
At Plateful Café, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to contribute, belong, and thrive. We celebrate diversity, value lived experience, and use food to bring communities together.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from individuals with experience of migration, displacement, or supporting diverse communities.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Often accompanied by live music, and the opportunity to buy artwork created by refugee artists plateful employs refugees to chef at events in the SE
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.