Receptionist Job at Volunteer Centre Harlow in Essex

Our vision for One Community is to support a healthy, sustainable and prosperous community for all.

Our core objectives are:

• To develop the skills and capacity of local people
• To work in partnership with others to promote community well-being
• To manage and source affordable and accessible community facilities
• To create a sustainable community anchor organisation

We are looking for a volunteer receptionist to welcome people into our organisation, answer the telephones, and perform related tasks.

We have a Volunteer Investment Program (VIP) which we offer to all volunteers. This program supports skill development and future employment opportunities.

Role Description: Provide a welcoming and professional first point of contact for visitors, answer phone calls, handle inquiries, manage mail, and assist with general administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities: Greeting visitors, answering phones, directing inquiries, managing appointments, basic data entry, and maintaining a tidy reception area.

Skills

We seek volunteers from the local community who align with our mission to improve the community for the community.

We will support potential volunteers in finding suitable roles for them.

• Accessibility: Bathrooms are not wheelchair accessible
• Data Protection Policy
• Health and Safety Policy
• Ongoing support
• Suitable for under 18s: Work experience/work placements (15-17-year-olds)
• Training provided
• Volunteers covered by insurance

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 19/02/2024

End Date: 19/02/2026

Volunteering days:

• Monday to Saturday, mornings and afternoons (no evenings)

Availability Details

Volunteers are welcome between 10 am and 5 pm. Discussions regarding specific availability should be held with the organisation.