Admin Volunteer

We are seeking an enthusiastic volunteer with strong administrative and computer skills to assist staff in the efficient running of our busy Income Generation Department. If you are passionate about helping people affected by homelessness and would like to use your spare time to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Please note, you must be 18 years of age or over to apply for this role.

How you will make an impact

As an Admin Volunteer you will:

• Provide valuable administrative support to our Income Generation Department.
• Data entry, filing, typing and general office duties.
• Assist with making and receiving phone calls to schools, churches and community groups.
• Have the opportunity to get involved in other areas of our work, including attending events or other activities.

We’re with you every step of the way

As a Simon Community NI volunteer, you’ll receive excellent ongoing support from your supervisor, our Volunteer Coordinator and existing volunteers. Before beginning your volunteering, you will receive a full induction and any necessary training, ensuring you feel a valuable member of the team from the start.

In addition to this you will also have the opportunity to:

• Be part of a team dedicated to ending homelessness.
• Enhance your CV by developing transferable skills
• Receive out of pocket expenses as outlined in our Volunteer Expenses Policy.

Your commitment

We are looking for someone who would be available for 4 hours per week during office hours (9.00am-5.00pm, Monday – Friday), ideally for six months.

We would also ask that you are able to commit to the following:

• Demonstrate Simon Community NI values of being non-judgemental and client-focused.
• Complete all necessary induction training before beginning your role.
• Operate within all relevant Simon Community NI policies and guidelines, including safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities and confidentiality.

The skills and personality we are looking for

• Good IT and admin skills
• Good communication skills
• Willing to learn
• Accepting and non-judgemental
• Enjoy working as part of a team

Essential checks we will need to complete with you

When you apply to volunteer with us, we will need to process some routine pre-volunteering checks.

You will be asked to provide two satisfactory references. Please note that we cannot accept references from family members, or partners.

Ready to apply?

You can apply for this role online following the link below. Please make sure you complete all sections of your application form, giving as much detail as you can.

After you submit your application, we will be in touch with you with information on the next steps.  

If you experience any problems with your application, please get in touch with us via email or phone.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Apply online

Apply online at https://simoncommunity.getgotjobs.co.uk/registerJob/aa56cdf2-81d5-451a-abec-5d8e2530a321 or contact our Volunteer Coordinator via [email protected].