Advert April 2015
Administration Volunteer
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in non-profit organisations or a would-be charity all-rounder to join the MS Society at a very exciting point. The MS Society works with volunteers to provide services for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis. More than 100,000 people in the UK have MS.
We’re fighting to improve treatment and care to help people with MS take control of their lives.
Our busy Administration team at MS National Centre in Cricklewood is looking for an enthusiastic and well organised volunteer to work with various teams – grants, volunteering, helpline, information team, Learning & Development to name a few. You would be working across teams, learning how a large charity operates.
You would be assisting Administrators in:
· Keeping records up to date
· Making up and/or sending out packs and materials
· Supporting logistics for volunteer learning and development events
· Maintaining databases
What skills, experience and abilities you need
· Attention to detail
· Good communication skills
· Willing to work as part of a team
· Organisational skills
· Confident in using Microsoft Office, the internet and email
· Experience in a busy office environment/similar role
This is a friendly, close-knit team and you will be involved in decision making, so an interest in operational processes is useful.
Commitment
Ideally, you will be able to commit to two days per week during normal office hours, Monday to Friday for 4 months.
Skills and Experience
Previous experience in customer service, administration and use of databases would be beneficial. Training in MS Society systems and processes will be provided.
Benefits
We are able to reimburse your reasonable local travel expenses and we can provide a reference to prospective employers.
This is a great opportunity to gain and develop your office experience in the charity sector, make new friends, and help the MS Society provide services.
Please send an email application with a cover letter and a current CV to