Receptionist - Sensory Engagement Programme

Volunteer role:

RNIB based

Country:

Northern Ireland

Assist and support customers and staff at the RNIB centre as a friendly, welcoming and organised Receptionist for the Sensory Engagement Programme.

An Access NI check will not be required for this role.

What will I be doing?

  • Meeting and greeting visitors
  • Answering telephone calls and passing enquiries to the relevant person
  • Signing visitors and contractors in and out and issuing security passes
  • Receive and process mail
  • Showing visitors around the resource centre, demonstrating and describing basic items
  • Maintaining the visitor and staff registers
  • Booking transport, such as taxis
  • Other admin duties as required

What skills and qualities can I bring to this role?

  • Enjoying meeting new people
  • A pleasant and helpful telephone manner
  • The ability to work with a range of people
  • Enjoy community involvement
  • Basic computer skills and a good knowledge of Microsoft packages
  • Enjoy working as part of a team

When will I be needed?

Office hours - specific times can be arranged between you and your volunteer manager.

Location

Office based, 1st Floor Embassy Buildings, 3-5 Strand Road, Londonderry, BT48 7BH

What will I gain from the role?

  • Meeting new and interesting people
  • Learn new skills and gain experience dealing with blind and partially sighted people Develop skills in administration and customer service

What support will I be given?

  • Induction
  • Understanding Sight Loss Pack
  • Visual Awareness Training
  • Expenses - all out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed including expenses to attend training
  • Supervision and support from your volunteer manager

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

Last updated: 17 May 2012

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