Age UK Hertfordshire is one of the largest charities providing services to older people in Hertfordshire and has a high level of recognition among the statutory authorities, voluntary sector and the public.
Location: HP1 3AE, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Position: Volunteer Administrator
Summary: We are looking for a Volunteer Administrator to support a member of our Carers Support Team for approximately 5 hours per month.
Detailed Description
The role would be for approximately 5 hours per month working in the office with the Carer Support Specialist. There is some flexibility around times, but ideally, you should be available on a Wednesday.
Duties would include:
1. Assisting with admin related duties, such as creating and printing quizzes for Carers Groups, general printing, laminating, mail shots/post, filing, scanning, emailing, etc.
2. Coordinating stationery and marketing supplies. Work with the other members of staff running groups to identify joint resources for groups and clubs.
3. Support with Marketing, ie. assistance with producing flyers and group/event programmes, and arranging speakers for group sessions.
4. Telephone contact with unpaid carers for reminders of groups/events, and sign-posting carers to approved agencies (charities and organisations), where appropriate.
5. Ensuring that all information given is accurate, current, and in appropriate style and accessible and usable to a wide range of people.
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:
1. Knowledge that you have contributed to your community by helping older people and their families.
2. Volunteering experience that you can place onto your CV.
3. Training opportunities that can be included on your CV.
Due to the location of the role, applicants will need to live locally and have a good understanding of the Dacorum demographics and services and a brief understanding of Dementia.
Requirements: All volunteers must be over 18 and are recruited subject to references and a clear enhanced DBS. Training and support will be provided.
What volunteers need: Disclosure and Barring Service
Age UK Hertfordshire is a brand partner of Age UK, able to use the Age UK brand in return for working to agreed quality standards. See more opportunities by Age UK Hertfordshire.
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