Volunteering Opportunity: Applications and Administration Support - Caudwell Children

Volunteer at the applications department for Caudwell Children, processing and completing applications for specialist equipment, therapies and treatment.

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Volunteer posts available:

 50

Registered Charity number:

 1079770

Volunteer Provider:

 Caudwell Children

Date Opportunity posted:

 November 2024

Closing date:

 Ongoing

Opportunity description:

 Are you interested in gaining administration, communication and IT experience? Caudwell Children are looking for volunteers to help with our Applications team.

 We’re looking for somebody approachable, dedicated and responsible, with a good level of written and verbal communication, and telephone and computer literacy.

 As a volunteer in our Applications department, roles and responsibilities may include: 

  • Processing and completing applications for specialist equipment, therapies and treatment, verifying financial documentation and diagnosis letters 
  • Data inputting onto our database system
  • Carrying out a range of administrative tasks such as filing, composing emails, scanning.
  • Providing an information and signposting service
  • Writing financial and application summaries 
  • Communication with other organisations via telephone and email 
  • Answering telephone / email enquiries regarding the status of applications

 You will be required to have a DBS check submitted by the Charity and you will be reimbursed with vehicle travel expenses.

 Location: Caudwell Children Innovation Way Keele Science & Innovation Park Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 5NT

Training:

 All volunteers will receive full training and support.

Skills and development:

  • Further development of interpersonal skills.
  • Administrative skills experience
  • Experience of working in a professional environment
  • Further development of IT skills.

Further information:

 For further information please email 

 

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