Reception Volunteer

Reception duties in our busy reception at The CVS Centre, Yorkshire St, Burnley.

 

This is an enjoyable role for someone who likes interacting with people and creating a positive first impression in a busy environment.

 

The role includes (but is not limited to)

·         processing visitors

·         dealing with enquiries

·         telephone calls & queries

·         preparation and tidying of function rooms and servicing meetings (layout, equipment, refreshments, etc.)

·         room hire & general administration (mail, e-mail, copying, filing, laminating, use of electronic room hire calendar system, etc.). 

 

Minimum 1 x 4-hour session per week.

You will learn professional skills including administration. You will receive confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding training.

 

You will benefit from a supportive peer network, alongside opportunities to develop your understanding of the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector.

 

Volunteers will be equipped with the skills needed to work confidently in an office‑based role, many of which are transferable to administration, data input, and other positions across the VCFSE sector and wider employment market. The role offers opportunities to engage with people from a range of backgrounds and organisations, whilst developing practical workplace skills.

 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply for the role through the BPRCVS Get Volunteering website bprcvs.getvolunteering.co.uk

If you wish to apply for this role through the DWP work experience scheme please apply as above, and email [email protected] to outline your wish to use this opportunity as your placement on the scheme.

About BPRCVS

BPRCVS provides as range of support to VCFSE groups and organisations as well as various projects supporting local residents.

What skills do I need?

Experience of working in an office/reception is an advantage but not essential as peer support and on-the-job training will be given.

 

You must be reliable, respect confidentiality, have a pleasant and friendly manner, and good communication and timekeeping skills.

 

A good level of spoken and written English for this role.

 

 

We are disability friendly and actively encourage people with disabilities to apply.

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Details

Minimum of 1 x 4-hour session per week.

Where does this role take place?