We are looking for a volunteer to help provide essential administrative support, helping to source grants, vouchers and days out so families can access fun activities.
Your role may include some of the following:
- Researching local organisations to support with accessing family days out/trips
- Attending occasional team meetings
- Completing family applications for equipment or additional resources
- Supporting with Disability Living allowance application
What we're looking for:
- Experience of working/volunteering in an administrative role
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and willingness to learn our in-house database
- Well organised with the ability to prioritise tasks
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality
- Flexible approach with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Your Commitment :
We are flexible and looking for a volunteer to support anytime during the week (Monday-Friday); times and days can be discussed. The role is based at our office in Oldham and there could be opportunity to visit families in their homes.
Training and Support:
- A dedicated member of Rainbow Trust staff will guide and support you in your work
- You will receive a full induction to the charity and a programme of training relevant to your role, to help you get the most from your time with us
- Training will cover areas such as safeguarding, active listening skills bereavement, health and safety, confidentiality and GDPR
- Further modules will be available for you if you would like to develop your knowledge
Why choose Rainbow Trust?
- We are a Sunday Times Top 100 Not-for-Profit organisation and a leading
- charity for children and young people
- Training and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge
- The enjoyment of becoming part of our friendly and welcoming team, knowing you are making a valuable contribution to the lives of the families we support
- A calendar of social events for volunteers, including Christmas events and celebrations for Volunteers’ Week
- We will reimburse your out-of-pocket travel expenses
Selection process:
- Enrolment form, references, interview, Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS)
To find out more or to apply for this role please contact our volunteer team on [email protected]
