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Receptionist/Admin

  • VO91199

Description

We are looking for volunteers who can help at our busy reception area with tasks such as answering the phone, welcoming people to the centre and signing them in. Other tasks may include photocopying, recording some monitoring information, taking in payments for groups and other small admin duties.

Organisation aims and objectives

Boomerang was set up in 1999 to provide a safe, comfortable and friendly centre in the heart of the community to stimulate community involvement and development with an aim to community regeneration. The project provides a user led centre assisting a variety of groups with varying interests to increase confidence, promote skills and strengthen individual identity and responsibilities.

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weekly. 1-2 hours per session, per week

Frequency and commitment details

weekly. 1-2 hours per session, per week

Restrictions

Experience required: Experience or interest in admin work would be an advantage and basic knowledge of using word, excel etc
Travel details: Boomerang Centre, 10 Kemback Street, Dundee DD4 6ET.

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel expenses for getting to the centre may be reimbursed
Taster available: Yes
Taster details: Can trial one session to see if the role suits
Training details: Shadowing another volunteer/staff, any other relevant training will be offered.
Support: Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

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