Office Assistant Volunteer at Hertsmere Mencap
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Summary
Hertsmere Mencap is a charity supporting over 200 children and adults with learning disabilities. We help our members to feel valued, listened to and included.Detailed description
We are looking for a volunteer to support our staff team with administrative tasks for up to 10 hours a week. The role will be home-based until October, then hybrid between home and our office in Borehamwood (WD6).
To support the staff team by:
Undertaking reference checks and DBS checks for all new staff and volunteers for both adult activities and our childrens holiday club
Reviewing grant funding alerts and identifying relevant opportunities for the Grant Manager
Carrying out bulk printing tasks such as staff contracts for easter and summer holiday clubs, organisational policies, and adult activity flyers and calendars
Assisting in the recruitment process before each Holiday Club, to include liaising with local schools and colleges
Updating the adult activities register in Excel on a daily basis.
The role will be remote initially and will become a hybrid role when we move into premises (WD6) towards the end of the year
You will be:
Experienced in Office Management
Computer literate; experienced with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Organised, flexible, and a team player
Able to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks
Discreet and trustworthy when handling sensitive information
Proactive and able to work independently
Interested in helping people in the community by contributing your time and skills
What we will provide to volunteers
🤝 Extra supportAbout Hertsmere Mencap
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for our members and their families by reducing the risk of loneliness and isolation and providing our members with fulfilling activities that also increase their opportunities to socialise and make new friends.
We run a programme of daytime activities for (18+) Adults at a local hall in Borehamwood. Our activities are designed to focus on building confidence, independence and learning new skills. Our daily activities consist of arts &crafts, music, youth club and evening social club, a drop in coffee morning, drama and dance.
We run a holiday club for children (5-16) with a learning disability and their siblings, during school holidays (Summer, Christmas, and Easter) and provides a fun and stimulating experience, including activities and outings.