Admin Assistant

About Lyne House

Lyne House is Making Space main office. You will be supporting staff with admin tasks including transferring information on databases, organising spreadsheets and organising materials.

Why should you volunteer?

• Build and use existing skills and experience beneficial for your CV
• Give you something constructive to do and keep your brain active
• Have the chance to learn new things and be part of something

What will you be doing?

• To volunteer a few hours per week doing admin tasks such as: doing online research, transferring files and using computer skills
• To signpost and give information to clients and visitors when appropriate
• To be aware of the organisations’ policies and procedures including Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Equality & Diversity and Data Protection

What skills and experience will you need?

You don’t need qualifications for this role but you do need good verbal and written communication skills. You also need to comfortable with basic IT such as writing emails, writing a report on Microsoft Word and a willingness to learn about our internal systems. We are looking for people who want to help others, have a kind heart, reliable and can work with limited supervision and as part of a team.

Due to the nature of the information you would be working with, this role is better for someone who does not currently use Making Space services.

During your application, a DBS (Disclosure Barring Check) may be done depending on your volunteer role. Your volunteer contact will support you with this and a positive disclosure doesn’t necessarily disqualify you from volunteering with is. The DBS is free of charge and will involve filling out an online form and bringing proof of ID.