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Rotherham and Barnsley Mind
Barnsley, South Yorkshire (On-site)
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary

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Job description

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.

Organisation
Rotherham and Barnsley Mind View profile Organisation type Registered Charity
Posted on: 27 April 2026
Closing date: 24 July 2026 at 11:02
Tags: Administration

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