Wellness Admin Support Volunteer

We are searching for an Admin Support Volunteer to assist our busy Step into Wellness Service. This rewarding and challenging role will support our facilitators, clients, and groups in Cornwall - making a huge difference to local communities. 

• People looking to connect socially and wishing to engage with a friendly team.
• Someone who is passionate about their local community and would like to make important connections.
• For someone who believes passionately in our mission of “working to improve wellbeing in later life” and wants to make a difference.
• Individuals wanting to gain skills transferrable to employment.
• Students looking to boost their educational or professional portfolios.
• Someone who has great communication, organisation, and IT skills.
• Someone who is person-centred and puts the needs of people first.

What you will get out of it

• You will positively impact local communities in Cornwall
• You'll be changing lives and improving mental, physical, and emotional wellness
• You get to be part of Age UK Cornwall's wellness volunteer team
• You will learn new skills
• You will make new friendships and real connections
• All your mileage expenses will be paid
• A mobile phone will be provided

Main Duties

You will be a key part of ensuring our Step into Wellness Service runs smoothly.

Specific Duties

• Filing
• Photocopying
• Support in typing letters
• Basic computer work and tasks
• Preparing post
• Print and distribute Marketing Materials
• Support and coordinate our course planner
• Speaking to clients on the phone
• Collecting information and inputting data on our bespoke computer systems

Additional information

• Full training will be provided, which includes: Safeguarding, Lone Working, Data Protection, and training modules relevant to the role. Please note that an Enhanced DBS Certificate is a requirement of this role (we will guide you through these processes).
• Experience in previously supporting someone (family, friends, or for employment) is not essential but is helpful for this role. If you have a caring nature, a desire to help others regain their independence, confidence and self-worth, then this could be the perfect role for you.
• We are searching for volunteers throughout Cornwall. This role would be primarily based in Truro, Boscawen House.
• We can be flexible to your needs - please speak to Jan Howells (Service Lead) to find out more.