We are looking for a Project Assistant to provide support on admin support to the local Nightstop team. You will help us to provide support to homeless people and people at risk of homelessness.
What You'll Do:
- Taking phone calls from agencies or potential Nightstop volunteers.
- Taking enquiries from people who want to be Host or other volunteer for the project via email or phone.
- To help with promoting the scheme at events
- Support the team with the on-boarding of Nightstop volunteers (Training, background checks and tracking of DBS checks)
- Inputting data onto a computerised recording system
- General administrative duties such as: photocopying, up-dating files, making phone calls, laminating, typing letters, record keeping, requesting references for hosts and other volunteers.
- To attend initial training programme prior to undertaking role and attend periodic training during the course of the role.
- To attend training and support sessions where appropriate.
- To adhere to the terms of Nightstop North East policies currently in force and its Code of Practice.
- To contribute positively to the continuous development of the service/team.
- To observe clear professional boundaries in our relations with the young people we work with.
Why You'll Love It:
All genuine out-of-pocket expenses, are reimbursed.
While volunteering with Nightstop, volunteers have full liability insurance cover.
There are appreciation events to recognise the important contribution that volunteers make.
Personal & professional development through training, support and ongoing evaluation.
Contribute to a service that really does make a difference to the lives of young people.
What You'll Learn:
A basic understanding of the issues people face.
Different training opportunities
Communication skilss
Summary
Volunteering
Community
Social Care
Poverty
Homelessness
Middlesbrough
3 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop:
Active listening
Organisation
Problem Solving
Public Speaking
Requirements:
CV / Resume
Statement of Motivation
DBS check
In-Person Interview
Over 18
Phone Interview
Training
These documents must be completed:
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