Volunteer Communications Admin Assistant

4 months ago


Carlisle, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The main purpose of this role is to provide administrative support to the communications department. Under the guidance of the Volunteer Lead, the Volunteer will undertake a variety of administrative tasks to support the department.

What is the Volunteer to Career (VtC) programme?
The Volunteer to Career programme is a pioneering initiative that aims to address staffing shortages in the NHS by actively encouraging volunteers to pursue a career in Healthcare and Administration. The programme provides a pathway for volunteers to seek employment within the NHS. Successful completion of the Volunteer to Career Programme will lead to an interview to join our Bank Register as a Casual Admin Assistant.

The VtC programme is open to anyone who is interested in a career within Health and Social Care. Volunteers should be able to commit for at least 60 hours for a minimum of 6 months, be over 16 years old, have the right to work in the UK, and be ready to go through recruitment checks and training requirements such as the National Volunteer Certificate. The VtC programme is designed to provide volunteers with the right support and resources to help them succeed and find employment within the NHS.

**General administration, which may include**:

- Answering telephone enquiries (internal and external) and making calls
- Welcoming visitors and helping with general enquiries
- Liaising with departments/staff/other organisations
- Updating distribution lists.
- Helping staff and visitors access appropriate resources within the department
- Assist in training of other volunteers/students if applicable
- Other administrative tasks relevant to the individual department following instruction/training.

Recruitment and Induction

Placements on the Volunteer to Career Programme will be offered on the basis of a successful assessment and willingness to commit to the minimum volunteering time required.

What skills, knowledge and experience might you gain through this role?
- Training and relevant hospital policies including: Infection Control, Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Security, Confidentiality and others as required.
- Confidence and increased knowledge of the department
- Organisational, social skills and inter-personal skills
- Increased knowledge of administrative packages.

What are the benefits to you?
- An opportunity to gain experience in administration
- Develop your skills and experience
- A flexible role which can fit around your existing commitments.

What are the benefits to your organisation?
- Improved patient/families experience within our services
- Support to our busy admin staff

**What support and training will be provided**:

- Full Volunteer Recruitment process
- Volunteer induction training
- Specific training for the role
- Regular and ongoing support from a named member of staff
- Ongoing training as the role requires
- Out of pocket expenses reimbursed in line with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Volunteering Policy.

What is the purpose of the role?

What tasks can this role include?

**General administration, which may include**:

- Answering telephone enquiries (internal and external) and making calls
- Welcoming visitors and helping with general enquiries
- Liaising with departments/staff/other organisations
- Updating distribution lists.
- Helping staff and visitors access appropriate resources within the department
- Assist in training of other volunteers/students if applicable
- Other administrative tasks relevant to the individual department following instruction/training.



  • Carlisle, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The main purpose of this role is to provide administrative support to the communications department. Under the guidance of the Volunteer Lead, the Volunteer will undertake a variety of administrative tasks to support the department. What is the Volunteer to Career (VtC) programme? The Volunteer to Career programme is a pioneering initiative that aims to...


  • Carlisle, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    What is the Volunteer to Career (VtC) programme? The Volunteer to Career (VtC) programme is brand new to the Trust. It's an excellent way for people who would like to work for NHS gain relevant experience and skills, complete online training and volunteer for a minimum of 60 hours (approx. 3 hours per week) and on successful completion of the programme will...


  • Carlisle, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    What is the Volunteer to Career (VtC) programme? The Volunteer to Career (VtC) programme is brand new to the Trust. It's an excellent way for people who would like to work for NHS gain relevant experience and skills, complete online training and volunteer for a minimum of 60 hours (approx. 3 hours per week) and on successful completion of the programme will...


  • Carlisle, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    What is the purpose of this role? The main purpose of this role is to provide administrative support to the necessary department. Under the guidance of the Volunteer lead, the volunteer will undertake a variety of tasks including filing, processing forms, photocopying and scanning etc. This is a great opportunity to help develop some transferable skills,...


  • Carlisle, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    What is the Volunteer to Career (VtC) programme? The Volunteer to Career (VtC) programme is brand new to the Trust. It's an excellent way for people who would like to work for NHS gain relevant experience and skills, complete online training and volunteer for a minimum of 60 hours (approx. 3 hours per week) and on successful completion of the programme will...


  • Carlisle, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    What is the Volunteer to Career (VtC) programme? The Volunteer to Career programme is a pioneering initiative that aims to address staffing shortages in the NHS by actively encouraging volunteers to pursue a career in Healthcare and Administration. The programme provides a pathway for volunteers to seek employment within the NCIC NHS Foundation Trust by...


  • Carlisle, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    What is the Volunteer to Career (VtC) programme? The Volunteer to Career (VtC) programme is brand new to the Trust. It's an excellent way for people who would like to work for NHS gain relevant experience and skills, complete online training and volunteer for a minimum of 60 hours (approx. 3 hours per week) and on successful completion of the programme will...


  • Carlisle, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    What is the Volunteer to Career (VtC) programme? The Volunteer to Career programme is a pioneering initiative that aims to address staffing shortages in the NHS by actively encouraging volunteers to pursue a career in Healthcare. The programme provides a pathway for volunteers to seek employment within the NCIC NHS Foundation Trust by providing volunteers...


  • Carlisle, United Kingdom Quest Search and Selection Full time

    Quest Search & Selection are currently working with this omnichannel retail business who have over 100 stores and a strong presence online and also via their member’s club. They are looking for Branch Merchandise Admin Assistant who can offer daily administrative and analytical assistance. This diverse position is situated within the Buying and...


  • Carlisle, United Kingdom Quest Search and Selection Full time

    Ref: JO-2308-110934 | £21000.00 - £22000.00 per annum + + Benefits | Location:Carlisle, Cumbria, England | Added:11/08/23 Quest Search & Selection are currently working with this omnichannel retail business who have over 100 stores and a strong presence online and also via their member’s club. They are looking for Branch Merchandise Admin Assistant who...

  • Volunteer Helper

    5 months ago


    Carlisle, United Kingdom SSAFA Full time

    This role covers Carlisle and surrounding areas. Would you like to support people who have served in the Armed Forces? You don’t need a military background, just some spare time occasionally, and an ability to get on with people from diverse backgrounds and age groups. If so, this could be the role for you. **What is a Helper?** SSAFA Helpers provide...


  • Carlisle, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    What is the Volunteer to Career (VtC) programme? The Volunteer to Career programme is a pioneering initiative that aims to address staffing shortages in the NHS by actively encouraging volunteers to pursue a career in Healthcare. The programme provides a pathway for volunteers to seek employment within the NCIC NHS Foundation Trust by providing volunteers...


  • Carlisle, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    What is the Volunteer to Career (VtC) programme? The Volunteer to Career programme is a pioneering initiative that aims to address staffing shortages in the NHS by actively encouraging volunteers to pursue a career in Healthcare. The programme provides a pathway for volunteers to seek employment within the NCIC NHS Foundation Trust by providing volunteers...


  • Carlisle, United Kingdom Go Low Carbon Full time

    Accounts Administrative Assistant Are you an aspiring accounts admin assistant looking to enhance your experience, education, and career prospects? Are you interested in joining a proactive, growing business where you'll have a voice and the opportunity to progress? If so, we have just the role for you.. We’re looking to add a motivated accounts admin...


  • Carlisle, United Kingdom British Heart Foundation Full time

    Our charity funds around £100 million of research each year into all heart and circulatory diseases and the things that cause them. Heart diseases. Stroke. Vascular dementia. Diabetes. They're all connected, and they're all under our microscope. Our volunteers help us fund lifesaving science to improve the lives of families and loved ones living with heart...


  • Carlisle, United Kingdom Carlisle Golf Club Full time

    We are looking for an Admin/Purchase Ledger Assistant to provide admin support to the General Manager and Head of Finance. The key responsibilities will be but not inclusive: - Accurate inputting and coding of purchase ledger invoices and credit notes - Bank reconciliation - Daily sales/till reconciliation - Banking - Resolve any invoice queries - Conduct...


  • Carlisle, United Kingdom Carlisle Golf Club Full time

    We are looking for an Admin/Purchase Ledger Assistant to provide admin support to the General Manager and Head of Finance. The key responsibilities will be but not inclusive: - Accurate inputting and coding of purchase ledger invoices and credit notes - Bank reconciliation - Daily sales/till reconciliation - Banking - Resolve any invoice queries - Conduct...


  • Carlisle, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Answering telephone enquiries (internal and external) and making calls Welcoming visitors and helping with general enquiries Liaising with departments/staff/other organisations Opening mail Filing of notes/papers Photocopying and scanning Helping staff and visitors access appropriate resources within the department Assist in training of other...


  • Carlisle, United Kingdom DEBRA Full time

    We're recruiting new volunteers for our DEBRA Carlisle charity shop, soon to open in Autumn/Winter 2022. Join our friendly team and do something you'll really love! Whether you're looking to learn new skills, gain experience in retail, meet new people or just have fun, our wide range of activities mean we have a perfect role for everyone. If you are...

  • Accounts Admin

    4 weeks ago


    Carlisle, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Accounts Admin/Finance Assistant (Temporary) Location: Carlisle Contract: Initially 1 month (potential to extend) Rate: £12.50 per hour We are seeking a motivated and organised Accounts Admin/Finance Assistant to start immediately for a temporary position in Carlisle, with the possibility of a longer-term opportunity. This is a great chance to join...