Community Impact Volunteer - Companionship & Admin Support
Posted 2 hours 58 minutes ago by St Michael's Hospice, Hastings and Rother
Permanent
Not Specified
Charity & Voluntary Jobs
Not Specified, United Kingdom
Job Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in your local community? Join us as a Community Volunteer and help support individuals through a variety of meaningful tasks. Whether you're offering companionship, helping with admin, or guiding people to services, your time and skills will help improve lives.
Location- Community based, Hospice, or remote depending on task
- Days: Monday-Friday
- Shifts: Flexible (typically 2-4 hours)
- Commitment: Minimum one shift per week
- Befriending / Companionship: Providing emotional support and friendly conversation to reduce isolation
- Admin Support: Assisting with data entry, communications, and project coordination
- Project Start Up: Helping launch new community initiatives with practical and promotional support
- Community Events: Supporting the planning and running of local events
- Community Navigator: Signposting individuals to relevant services and resources
- Needs Assessor: Informally assessing individual needs and helping identify appropriate support
Admin Support Skills:
- Basic IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Experience in admin or office settings (desirable)
Community Support Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and listening skills
- Awareness of local services (or willingness to learn)
- Experience in support or community roles (desirable)
- Empathetic and emotionally resilient
- Reliable, punctual, and well organised
- Open to feedback and continuous learning
- Respectful of confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Flexible and adaptable to different tasks
- Inclusive and respectful of all individuals
Ready to make a meaningful impact?