Men in Sheds Administration Volunteer
Hosted by: Age UK - Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
Opportunity Description: What is the purpose of this role?
To provide administration support for the Men in Sheds service
What impact does this role have?
Administration assistance to the Men in Sheds Team will ensure the continued effective and efficient running of this service
What activities might you be involved in?
1. Data entry onto the Charity’s electronic database system
2. Typing standard letters
3. Shredding confidential documents
4. Photocopying and printing leaflets, fact sheets, forms, as and when required
5. Helping with large mail outs and preparing for events
6. Sharing Shed news on our Facebook page
7. Filing documents using relevant systems
8. Recording the shed income from subscriptions and sales
9. Answering phone calls and taking messages at shed.
10. Any other tasks as and when required, as agreed between the Men in Sheds Volunteers and Coordinator
11. Monitoring the Men in Sheds email account
12. Volunteering in line with the Charity’s policies and procedures and adhering to the Volunteer Code of Conduct
What can you gain from this opportunity?
• The chance to make a difference to an older person’s life
• Ongoing support, ensuring your volunteering experience is a fulfilling and positive one
• A comprehensive training programme
• The opportunity to learn new skills
• Experience to add to your CV
• The opportunity to meet new people and make new friends
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses as defined in the Age UK Notts Volunteer Handbook
To provide administration support for the Men in Sheds service
What impact does this role have?
Administration assistance to the Men in Sheds Team will ensure the continued effective and efficient running of this service
What activities might you be involved in?
1. Data entry onto the Charity’s electronic database system
2. Typing standard letters
3. Shredding confidential documents
4. Photocopying and printing leaflets, fact sheets, forms, as and when required
5. Helping with large mail outs and preparing for events
6. Sharing Shed news on our Facebook page
7. Filing documents using relevant systems
8. Recording the shed income from subscriptions and sales
9. Answering phone calls and taking messages at shed.
10. Any other tasks as and when required, as agreed between the Men in Sheds Volunteers and Coordinator
11. Monitoring the Men in Sheds email account
12. Volunteering in line with the Charity’s policies and procedures and adhering to the Volunteer Code of Conduct
What can you gain from this opportunity?
• The chance to make a difference to an older person’s life
• Ongoing support, ensuring your volunteering experience is a fulfilling and positive one
• A comprehensive training programme
• The opportunity to learn new skills
• Experience to add to your CV
• The opportunity to meet new people and make new friends
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses as defined in the Age UK Notts Volunteer Handbook
Type of Activity: Administration/Receptionist
Areas of Interest: Arts & Crafts, Elderly, IT, Men's Groups
Skills: Technology, Interpersonal
Who we are looking for: • A genuine interest in the wellbeing of older people
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy
• An honest and reliable person with a friendly personality
• Ability to follow instructions
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• IT & internet skills (further training can be provided)
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy
• An honest and reliable person with a friendly personality
• Ability to follow instructions
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• IT & internet skills (further training can be provided)
Requirements: Will require a Criminal Record Check (DBS)
Suitable for: Indoors, Long Term Commitment, University Students, From Your Office, People Seeking Work, Older People
Practical considerations: his role requires administration support for one day a week (days can be flexible).
The address of the Worksop Shed is:
Unit 2, Kilton Terrace
Kilton Road
Nottingham
S80 2DQ
The address of the Worksop Shed is:
Unit 2, Kilton Terrace
Kilton Road
Nottingham
S80 2DQ
Recruitment method: Application Form, Interviews, Police Checks, References
Expenses details: Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses as defined in Age UK Notts Volunteer handbook
Any Age/Gender restrictions: Aged 18 and over
Support for volunteers with additional needs: This will depend on the volunteer and what those needs are, and whether the service the volunteer is applying for can comfortably support a volunteer whilst maintaining the delivery of the service
Induction Arrangments: There will be an Age UK Notts Charity Training Induction booklet for you to work through independently.
There will also be a full service induction carried out by the lead volunteer or Men in Sheds Coordinator.
There will also be a full service induction carried out by the lead volunteer or Men in Sheds Coordinator.
Insurance Cover: Yes
Support Available: You will be supported the Lead Men in Sheds Volunteer/Men in Sheds Co-ordinator
Training: You will be given all the training you need to enable you to carry out your role. This will include a Charity training induction booklet and an induction from the Shed to provide you with further information about your role.