Volunteering Opportunity: Admin Support (Dacorum area) with Age UK Hertfordshire
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We are looking for a Volunteer Administrator to support a member of our Carers Support Team for approximately 5 hours per month.Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment
District: Dacorum
Location: From your office
Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons
Practical Considerations: Due to the location of the role, applicants will need to live locally and have a good understanding of the Dacorum demographics and services as well as brief understanding of Dementia.
The office is located on the first floor of the building.
Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS), Own vehicle or access to a vehicle, Driving licence
Requirements (additional): Good communication skills
Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, University students
Suitable for volunteers interested in: Health and Wellbeing, Isolation & Loneliness, Mental Health, Older People, Voluntary & Community Action
Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No
Full Description:
We are looking for an administrative volunteer to support our Carer Support Team with various admin tasks based at our Hemel Hempstead office.
The role would be for approximately 5 hours per month working in the office with the Carer Support Specialist so there is flexibility around days / times.
Duties would include:
- help with ideas for quizzes and printing quizzes for Carers Groups
- assisting with creating flyers and group/event programmes
- general printing, laminating, etc., if when/required
Additionally, there is the opportunity to attend Carers Groups and events, and attend appropriate training for voluntary sector, for the support of unpaid carers.
Benefits
Knowledge that you have contributed to your community by helping older people and their families.
Volunteering experience that you can place onto your CV.
Training opportunities that can be included on your CV.
What skills do I need?
Good communication, admin and organisational skills.
Friendly and helpful manner.
Honesty, commitment and reliability.
Flexibility to work alongside the Carers Support Specialist
All volunteers must be over 18 and are recruited subject to references and a clear enhanced DBS. Training and support will be provided.