Office Volunteer

The Volunteer Centre is a busy town centre charity that delivers a number of services including transport, cars, buses, general recruitment and Newbury Shopmobility.

This is a rare opportunity to join our happy team of volunteers in our volunteer car scheme office to provide cover when other volunteers are unavailable.

The role involves handling requests for transport from people with mobility problems, mainly over the telephone. The ideal person will be confident, well organised, PC literate, friendly, outgoing and have an empathy for people with transport needs.

Volunteering takes place on weekday mornings (10am-1pm).

It's fun, rewarding and a very supportive atmosphere. Our charity does a huge amount in the town and this is an opportunity to make a worthwhile contribution.

The Volunteer Centre is in Broadway House at the Clocktower end of Northbrook Street.

About Volunteer Centre West Berkshire

Volunteer Centre West Berkshire is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, formed in 1974. Our well respected charity reached its 50th anniversary in 2024. The organisation's overriding ethos is to match local people to local need. We provide information, advice and guidance and personally match people to one of more than 300 volunteering opportunities in West Berkshire.

We also provide help and information to charitable organisations in West Berkshire, whether helping start a new charity or providing assistance with fundraising, training and governance. As well as run local schemes providing help for socially isolated and the elderly.

Our aims
- To promote volunteering opportunities to all members of the West Berkshire community irrespective of their age, gender, ethnicity, ability, race, sexuality or means.
- To work in partnership and harmony with any voluntary, charitable, community, statutory or business group for the benefit of West Berkshire people and the West Berkshire environment.
- To advocate the rights and responsibilities of volunteers.
- To accurately match the time and skills of people to the most appropriate opportunity for them.
- To continue to provide a Handybus, Shopmobility and Community Car service or other such services for people with mobility difficulties to residents of and visitors to Newbury.
- To continue to provide opportunities for the personal and professional development of staff and volunteers.

What skills do I need?

We are looking for a well organised, friendly, outgoing person living close by who has good PC skills, an empathy for older people/the less able and is able to deal all types and kinds of people. The role would suit really good listeners who are able to communicate clearly with volunteer drivers. We require long-term commitment. Diplomacy, tact and a cheerful nature are particular skills you will need as well. You will be working with an existing team of volunteers within a good sociable environment.

When is this role available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Details

10am-1pm on a weekday, providing cover for other volunteers when needed.

Where does this role take place?