Volunteer Admin Assistant

The Prince of Wales; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity organization is seeking a Volunteer Admin Assistant to support new volunteers in their onboarding process. The ideal candidate will help with administrative tasks and gain valuable experience in the charity sector while working in a friendly team environment. This role is perfect for those looking to enhance their skills and contribute to the community.

Benefits

Practical experience in administration

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to develop skills

Qualifications

• Organisational skills required for effective role execution.
• Comfortable handling confidential information.
• Previous admin experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the volunteer onboarding process.
• Scan, upload, and file documents.
• Check ID and eligibility documents.
• Keep volunteer records up to date.
• Provide occasional support to volunteers.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Attention to detail

Friendly communication

Basic IT skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Job description

Are you organised, reliable and looking to support others behind the scenes? We are looking for a Volunteer Admin Assistant to help ensure new volunteers have a smooth and welcoming start with our organisation and can begin their roles quickly and confidently. This role would be ideal for individuals who may be looking to meet new friends, use existing skills or develop new ones, wish to boost their CV, gain valuable experience in the charity sector or simply give back to their community. Volunteers touch every aspect of what we do, and we would not be able to continue our vital work without their diverse and valuable contributions.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the volunteer onboarding process
• Scanning, uploading and filing documents
• Checking ID and eligibility documents
• Keeping volunteer records up to date
• Providing occasional email or phone support to volunteers regarding onboarding
• General administrative support to the Volunteer Coordinator

Qualifications

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable handling confidential information
• Confident using basic IT systems (email, scanning etc)
• Friendly and supportive communication style
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous admin experience is helpful but not essential – training will be provided.

What you’ll gain

• Practical experience in administration and volunteer coordination
• Experience working with personal/confidential information – valuable for HR, admin and charity roles
• Practical experience using office software and digital tools commonly required in the workplace
• Opportunity to work as part of a supportive team and build teamwork skills