Project Support Work Volunteer

Role description

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Aim of volunteering role:

To help MK Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SEND IAS) to provide a range of services to parents/carers and families eligible for the support of the service.

The objective of the volunteering role is to provide:

Office based support for staff and volunteers, or to assist with the ongoing service administration, evaluations, training, workshops, conferences, information days, and literature distribution.

Example Tasks:

  • To provide an office based administration service.
  • To answer telephone enquiries.
  • To ensure that appropriate standards of confidentiality and security are maintained across the service.
  • To use IT equipment.
  • To be an integral member of the office team.
  • To assist with organisation and running of events such as workshops and conferences.

Time:

Volunteers are welcome to spend as long or as short a time working with us, so long as it is by arrangement with the Volunteer Co-ordinator / Named Contact. It is preferred that you commit to a minimum of 3 hours per week for 1 year, however, a tailored package which meets the needs of both the volunteer and service is possible. There are regular volunteers’ meetings to which you will be invited.

Place of work:

Our base is: MK SEND IAS, Civic Offices of MK Council, Saxon Gate, East Central Milton Keynes MK9 3EJ. The service manager will appoint a named contact where appropriate.

Skills required:

  • Ability to communicate with parents and professionals.
  • Solution focused.
  • Partnership working.
  • Office skills.
  • Able to work on own initiative.

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References:

Two references required.
DBS check required.

Transport:

Not essential.

Materials required:

All materials supplied.

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Benefits offered:

  • Full training in order to carry out the role described.
  • On the job training where necessary.
  • Travelling costs to and from venues will be paid.
  • Full Public Liability insurance cover.
  • Social events and activities.

SEND IAS will give you the opportunity to: Help children and young people in your community to reach their full potential. Become a valued member of a local team and make friends, learn new skills through work experience.

How to Apply:

Download an application form from call 01908 254518 or email to request an application form, and return via email or by post to:

SEND IAS Service

MK Council

Civic Offices

Saxon Gate

East Central Milton Keynes

MK9 3EJ