Reception Volunteer
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Opportunity Description: We are looking for volunteers to support us in our reception team.
Type of Activity: Administration/Receptionist, Befriending & Buddying
Areas of Interest: Health and Hospital and Hospices, Youth
Skills: Technology, Interpersonal
Who we are looking for: Volunteers will assist with some or all of the following tasks, dependent on skills and experience:
• Greet visitors to the hospice
• Act as a first contact for all telephone and drop-in enquiries. Aim to deal with the request or forward on to the most appropriate person/team as soon as possible
• Communicate with members of the public, staff members and other organisations, always aiming to build relationships and present Bluebell Wood in the best light
• Support other teams within the hospice by carrying out some basic administration tasks e.g. making phone calls, sending letters
• Basic IT skills to support with receipting for donations brought in to the reception
• At all times respect confidentiality, in line with the requirements of the General Data Protection Act
• Any other reasonable duties that maybe designated by the volunteer supervisor.
What we are looking for:
Ideally you will:
• have a confident telephone manner
• be able to operate basic office equipment
• communicate well
• be friendly
• be willing to be part of a team
• Able to commit to supporting the Reception team on a weekly basis on a Tuesday afternoon.
• Greet visitors to the hospice
• Act as a first contact for all telephone and drop-in enquiries. Aim to deal with the request or forward on to the most appropriate person/team as soon as possible
• Communicate with members of the public, staff members and other organisations, always aiming to build relationships and present Bluebell Wood in the best light
• Support other teams within the hospice by carrying out some basic administration tasks e.g. making phone calls, sending letters
• Basic IT skills to support with receipting for donations brought in to the reception
• At all times respect confidentiality, in line with the requirements of the General Data Protection Act
• Any other reasonable duties that maybe designated by the volunteer supervisor.
What we are looking for:
Ideally you will:
• have a confident telephone manner
• be able to operate basic office equipment
• communicate well
• be friendly
• be willing to be part of a team
• Able to commit to supporting the Reception team on a weekly basis on a Tuesday afternoon.
Requirements:
Suitable for: Indoors
Practical considerations: Please note that the hospice can be quite difficult to access via public transport so it is advisable that you check that you are able to travel here before applying.
Recruitment method: Don't Know
Any Age/Gender restrictions: suitable for 16+