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Operations Assistant Volunteers

  • VO93263

Description

We are offering a rewarding and exciting volunteering opportunity as an Operations Assistant which will play a key role within the MISS charity as it expands and develops. The successful candidate with be working closely with our Operations Manager and responsible for the following:

  • Sub-committee support
  • Research potential funding streams to apply for
  • General administration support
  • Assist with preparing support packs & posting
  • Meeting/events coordination

Due to the size of team, it's essential that you have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. As well as this you will thrive working in a small team and be self-motivated, with a strong work ethic.

Like working in any small organisation, you will be required to juggle multiple deadlines, so well-honed organisational skills are essential.

And lastly, we're keen to appoint someone who can work with diplomacy, has meticulous attention to detail and possesses a warm and friendly demeanour.

Number of hours: 5-10 hours per month

All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.

If you would like to help/for more details please contact Abi Clarke at email: chair@miss-support.org.uk or telephone: 07808638428

Further details about our work and volunteering is also available at https://miss-support.org.uk/

Organisation aims and objectives

MISS (Miscarriage Information Support Service) is a registered charity. We are a miscarriage support service covering all of Scotland for anyone who has experienced baby loss.

Restrictions

Experience required: Excellent communication skills, with an ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. As well as this you will thrive working in a small team and be self-motivated, with a strong work ethic.
Travel details: Can volunteer from home/in office based at Balmoral Hub, Balmoral Business Park, Wellington Circle Aberdeen AB12 3JG.
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Any approved expenses are re-imbursed.
Training details: Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers. We will have a formal induction explaining about the charity including mission, aims and objectives as well as meeting either virtually/in person with all of the team. We are a big believer in training and will ensure there is a plan in place for the next 12 months.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

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