Volunteers

Position:

Location:

Responsible to:

A volunteer is needed to support BEN’s Regional Development Manager in the North West with telephone support, office administration and events research.

Field of work:

• Tele-support.
•  Events Research.
• General office administration.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Regional Development Manager with Payroll administration and credit control.
• Research the feasibility of a North West Charity Ball and a Regional Ladies Luncheon.
• Additional projects could potentially be developed.

Applicant requirements:

• Good telephone manner and interpersonal skills.
• Basic IT skills – Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet.
• Good organisational skills.
• To be business-like and able to use initiative at all times.
• This role may be more suitable for a mature individual.

Benefits to volunteer:

• Opportunity to volunteer for a worthwhile charity and make a direct difference by raising support for those in need.
• Support a charity without it costing you a penny (expenses are reimbursed).
• Learn new skills and develop existing ones.
• Gain professionalism and experience in liaising with commercial companies.
• Develop confidence and communication skills.

Location:

BEN North West Office, Chatfields, Taylor Road, Trafford Park, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7JQ.

Working Hours:

At least one full day or two half days a week (Monday – Friday office hours).

Training:

• Full on the job training.
• BEN Information pack.
• Annual Training Day.
• External training opportunities.

Reimbursement of Expenses:

• Travel expenses to and from work.
• Any other expenses agreed.

Please apply to Adam Hanrahan, National Volunteers Co-ordinator on 01344 294719 or email adam.hanrahan@ben.org.uk