Current Vacancies
Volunteer Office Administrator
Location:
Office based
Hours:
6 hours per week
Reporting to:
Office Manager
Location:
Hours:
Reporting to:
Office based
6 hours per week
Office Manager
This volunteer opportunity is age restricted to 18+ and requires additional training which is provided.
About Hammersley Homes
Established in 2018, Hammersley Homes is a charity that provides support for life, for vulnerable adults who live with enduring mental health challenges and psychotic illnesses, and struggle with living independently. Our aim is to establish a nationwide network of Day Centres, Outreach Services and Supported Housing schemes, to help with any daily tasks they may be struggling with, and relieve loneliness and isolation. We focus upon increasing people’s quality of life and reaching their personal goals, whilst decreasing the likelihood of relapse into a mental health crisis that can lead to hospital stays or contact with the police. Implementing ongoing support provides an opportunity to notice if there is any notable decline in the person’s health or wellbeing. There is a growing scarcity of long-term support options for this vulnerable group. Without the safety, security, and sense of community that long-term support provides, they are at risk of falling through the cracks and becoming hospitalised, homeless, or unfairly imprisoned.
About the role
Hammersley Homes is staffed by a small multi-skilled team of hardworking employees and volunteers who are scattered about the region supporting our clients, either working remotely and/or office based. Our Office Administrators will be our linchpins, working with the Office Manager to help the team communicate and work with each other, providing a regular office presence and point of contact for our clients, partners and staff.
Duties
- Staff the Lymington office in person, one shift per week
- Oversee enquiry email accounts, check and respond to enquiries
- Organise events, schedule meetings, and make travel arrangements
- Help with administration
- Draft and send correspondence and newsletters
- Provide administrative support to colleagues or projects as needed
- Manage and update our charity databases
- Attend 1-1 support sessions
Attend all training sessions deemed to be necessary for successful performance in this volunteering role
What are we looking for in an Office Administrator?
- Previous experience of working in admin or within an office environment OR currently studying for an office admin qualification
- Comfortable with office IT and/or willing to learn new systems
- Well organised and able to plan tasks in an effective manner
- Excellent communication skills – written & verbal
- Flexible with a positive attitude; ability and desire to work effectively with others as one team
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Confident
- Able to work independently
What can Hammersley Homes offer you as a volunteer?
- Full induction training plus essential training including, Safeguarding Adults, Mental Health Awareness and Equality and Diversity
- Monthly 1:1 support sessions
- The opportunity to develop new skills and enrich your CV
- The opportunity to meet other adult volunteers and make friends
- A regular newsletter
- The opportunity to undertake additional training
And … The chance to make a huge difference to the lives of the vulnerable adults we support at Hammersley Homes!
How to Apply
By email please, to volunteers@hammersleyhomes.org, attaching CV and covering letter, explaining your interest in this role and why you think you would be suitable.
