The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role on behalf of Ashburton Community Centre.
The Ashburton Community Centre runs a range of activities, classes and courses for the local community. Our office is open Monday – Friday 9am – 2:30pm.The Centre office team is small: 5 people all working part time hours. We are seeking an office volunteer for MONDAYS 9am - 2.30pm to support our Office team.
Tasks / Responsibilities:
- Take front desk enquiries on activities and classes that the Centre offers
- Answering phones and managing queries
- Take enrolments for activities using online software
- Help manage the amenities of the Centre (eg check rooms are set up correctly) – this involves setting up of rooms and moving chairs and mobile tables into place
- Maintain promotional material displays
- Organising office supplies
- Data entry
- General tasks upon negotiation
Skills / Experience:
- Basic computer skills eg word, excel
- Willing to learn new computer software (training provided)
- Induction / Training provided
- Warm friendly manner – happy to talk with people
- A “can do” approach
- Ability to move mobile office furniture
- Ability to work in a busy multi-tasking environment
Benefits of volunteering:
- Working in a small friendly team
- Centre is conveniently located in High St, Ashburton
- Lots of contact with local community members
- Gain experience with neighbourhood houses and community centres
- Discount on attending classes/activities offered by the Centre
This role may be suitable for:
- Parent looking to re-enter workplace and get experience
- Student looking for admin experience
- A local resident seeking more involvement in their local community
Express interest