Disabled Children's Centre Volunteer

Ref: V_Croft

Location: Kew TW9

Special Note: All applicants must live in the Richmond Borough


Expenses: Up to £100 maximum per week (Depending on individual circumstances & provided receipts)

Qualification: An accredited Level 2 Qualification

Duration: Until March 2011

Placement Description: Local Authority - Volunteering in the Services for Disabled Children

Commitment: Flexible volunteering of up to 30 hrs per week / Participation on a Duke of Edinburgh Residential project

Age: 16 - 24 only

Eligibility:

  • All applicants must live in the Richmond Borough
  • Expenses will only be provided on production of valid receipts
  • All volunteers are subject to a Criminal Records Bureau Check

Volunteer Placement Duties:

  • Answering calls, taking messages & dealing with simple queries
  • Photocopying, shredding & mailshots
  • Typing documents using the computer
  • Using computer software packages to create documents which are more easily accessible
  • Assisting with after school activities & clubs e.g. setting out activities, reading & playing

Skills and Abilities Required:

  1. Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people directly & on the telephone
  2. Able to understand & respect the importance of confidentiality within and outside the workplace
  3. Able to work within a team, asking for & giving support as needed
  4. Accurate basic keyboard skills – knowledge of MS Word & Excel, and databases is desirable, or willingness to be trained 
  5. Aware of equality and diversity & health and safety
  6. Prepared to travel within the local area (travel expenses covered)
  7. Good timekeeping

How to Apply

Please call Pamela Ridgers or Mary Castledine at Way to Work on 020 8487 5383 to make an appointment to be interviewed at our office in Twickenham, Middlesex.