Role description
Assist and support staff or other volunteers with a variety of tasks like sending out mailings, research and cold calling.
This volunteer role profile is a guideline to details relating to this role. Changes can be made on an individual basis.
Tasks
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Distributing materials i.e. posters, campaign materials e.g. Kiss it Better badges
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Being responsible for posting information to supporters as directed
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Assisting with research into the local area
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Assisting with general admin tasks
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Internet based research
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Typing up addresses for mailings
Skills required
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Experience of working in an office and some basic word-processing skills
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Ability to maintain accurate and effective records
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Good communication skills and experience of dealing with the public on the telephone would be useful, but this is not essential
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Ability to work as part of a team and also on own initiative
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Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and plan agreed
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activities.
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Willingness to undertake any training required
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Able to demonstrate commitment and willingness to implement Great Ormond Street Hospital’s Equal Opportunities Policy
What the volunteer may gain from the role
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Personal satisfaction from helping a children’s hospital
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Meet new people within the community
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Opportunity to work as part of a team
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Meet like minded people at team meetings
Hours
Flexible – to be agreed with Regional Fundraising Manager.
Length of commitment sought
Open ended
Location
Work from home
Volunteer responsible to
Regional Fundraising Manager or Regional Co-ordinator responsible for supporting, supervising and managing the volunteer
Volunteer support
This volunteer role profile is a guideline to details relating to this role. Changes can be made on an individual basis. If you have any questions relating to this role or would like to join our team of volunteers, please complete our online enquiry form or call 020 7239 3167.
Please note that unfortunately Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity is unable to offer volunteering opportunities within the hospital itself. If you are interested in volunteering within the hospital please call 020 7405 9200 and ask for volunteer services or visit the hospital's website. Thank you.
