Administration Volunteer - West Suffolk Hospital

Are you organised and enthusiastic with excellent administration skills? We are looking for a volunteer to support our Eye Clinic staff in West Suffolk hospital.
Our role is to ensure that those who attend eye clinics have instant access to targeted relevant advice and support. We need your administrative support to help us deliver this service.

This role is subject to a CRB check.

What will I be doing?

• To help the team to provide information and advice to blind and partially sighted people

• General administration, including word processing, photocopying, and faxing
• Helping the team to keep information and databases up to date
• Answering the telephone, dealing with written and e-mail enquiries.

What skills and qualities can I bring to this role?

• Experience of using Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook

• Willing to communicate over the phone, in person or by email
• Comfortable in an office setting
• Good organisation skills and reliability
• Confident to complete tasks with little supervision
• Good interpersonal skills, and ability to build relationships

When will I be needed?

We are looking for 2 sessions of 2 - 3 hours per week, on either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoons. We will be as flexible as possible to fit around your needs.

Location

West Suffolk Hospital, Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ

What will I gain from the role?

• Opportunity to improve administration skills

• A chance to increase your experience in a charity within the sight loss sector
• Opportunity to meet new people and volunteer in a busy setting

What support will I be given?

• Induction

• Understanding Sight Loss Pack
• Expenses - all out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed including expenses to attend training
• Supervision and support from your volunteer manager/ co-ordinator

How do I apply?

To apply for this role, please complete and return the Application form (Word 79KB) to volunteering@rnib.org.uk.

If you would like the application form in a different format (such as standard print, large print, braille or audio) or if you have any general enquiries, please contact the Volunteering Team on: 0845 603 0575 or 01733 375 450 or email volunteering@rnib.org.uk

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