The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role on behalf of Ashburton Community Centre.

The Ashburton Community Centre runs a range of activities, classes and courses for the local community. Our office is open Monday – Friday 9am – 2:30pm.
The Centre office team is small: 4 people all working part time hours. We are seeking an office volunteer for THURSDAY to support our Office team.

Tasks / Responsibilities:

• Take front desk enquiries on activities and classes that the Centre offers
• Answering phones and managing queries
• Take enrolments for activities
• Help manage the amenities of the Centre (eg check rooms are set up correctly) – this involves setting up of rooms and moving chairs and mobile tables into place
• Maintain promotional material displays
• Organising office supplies
• Data entry
• General tasks upon negotiation

Skills / Experience:

• Basic computer skills eg word, excel
• Willing to learn new computer software (training provided)
• Induction / Training provided
• Warm friendly manner – happy to talk with people
• A “can do” approach
• Ability to move mobile office furniture
• Ability to work in a busy multi-tasking environment

Benefits of volunteering:

• Working in a small friendly team
• Centre is conveniently located in High St, Ashburton
• Lots of contact with local community members
• Gain experience with neighbourhood houses and community centres
• Discount on attending classes/activities offered by the Centre

This role may be suitable for:

• Parent looking to re-enter workplace and get experience
• Student looking for admin experience