There are various volunteering opportunities available within North Ayrshire.
Please browse the selection below to find a suitable volunteering opportunity in your local area:
Branch Administration Coordinator - Argyll & Bute
SSAFA has been supporting the Armed Forces community for more than 130 years. Our beneficiaries come from all backgrounds and age groups. We aim to provide financial, practical, and emotional support when it’s needed most.
We need excellent administrators to keep things running efficiently behind the scenes. If you enjoy multi-tasking and coordinating events, and have attention to detail, we’d love to hear from you. No Armed Forces background is necessary; good organisation and IT skills are essential.
The Administrator Coordinator is a key team member, ensuring the smooth running of the branch and supporting daily operations. This role involves managing the group inbox, organising meetings, and liaising with volunteers and external stakeholders.
Main activities include:
1. Overseeing enquiries: managing the branch shared inbox and post, ensuring queries are answered.
2. Organising meetings: both virtual and face-to-face.
3. Planning events: liaising with stakeholders to arrange activities like the Branch AGM.
4. Record keeping: maintaining accurate records of meetings and decisions.
5. Communication: supporting the Branch Chair with internal updates.
6. Asset management: tracking branch assets and ordering supplies.
7. Health and safety support: assisting with risk assessments.
Experience required
* Friendly, approachable, with good communication skills.
* Experience in coordinating people or events is beneficial.
* Good IT skills, confident with email and online calendars.
* Respectful and non-judgemental approach.
* Understanding of confidentiality and boundaries.
* Ideal for someone wanting to volunteer regularly, weekly.
Support
* Instructor-led training and online modules on safeguarding.
* Local induction and ongoing support from volunteers.
* Access to e-learning and local events for skill development.
* Support from regional staff.
* Regular meetings and learning opportunities.
Restrictions
Volunteers aged 18-25 can claim Saltire Awards hours. Find out more.
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