Community Volunteer Opportunity
Are you passionate about making a difference in your local community? Join us as a Community Volunteer and help support individuals through a variety of meaningful tasks. Whether you're offering companionship, helping with admin, or guiding people to services, your time and skills will help improve lives.
We're looking for volunteers with either admin support or community support skills, and we'll match you to tasks that suit your strengths and interests.
Location
- Community-based, Hospice, or remote depending on task
Availability
- Days: Monday–Friday
- Shifts: Flexible (typically 2–4 hours)
- Commitment: Minimum one shift per week
What You'll Be Doing
You may be involved in one or more of the following tasks:
- Befriending / Companionship: Providing emotional support and friendly conversation to reduce isolation
- Admin Support: Assisting with data entry, communications, and project coordination
- Project Start-Up: Helping launch new community initiatives with practical and promotional support
- Community Events: Supporting the planning and running of local events
- Community Navigator: Signposting individuals to relevant services and resources
- Needs Assessor: Informally assessing individual needs and helping identify appropriate support
Skills & Experience
Admin Support Skills:
- Basic IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Experience in admin or office settings (desirable)
Community Support Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and listening skills
- Awareness of local services (or willingness to learn)
- Experience in support or community roles (desirable)
Personal Qualities
- Empathetic and emotionally resilient
- Reliable, punctual, and well-organised
- Open to feedback and continuous learning
- Respectful of confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Flexible and adaptable to different tasks
- Inclusive and respectful of all individuals
Ready to make a meaningful impact?
Apply now and become part of a compassionate team making a real difference in your community.
