Hours: Minimum of one regular 2-4 hour weekly morning or afternoon shift | Location: RSPCA Chesterfield Animal Centre 

Volunteer Administration Assistant

Your fantastic administration and organisational skills can assist our small office team to make sure our animal centre runs efficiently and delivers the best for animal welfare.

Overview

If you’re an organised person who enjoys office-based work and want to put your skills to good use, please consider becoming part of our Volunteer Administration Team. Our Volunteer Administration Assistants offer our friendly team invaluable support in the efficient running of the animal centre. You’ll be working closely with our operations and fundraising staff and gain lots of experience that may benefit you in current or future career opportunities.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Organise, file and archive documentation so that it is easily accessible

  • Assist with the administration of Gift Aid on our donations and managing associated paperwork

  • Prepare merchandise and prizes for upcoming events

  • Prepare and recording collection boxes for local businesses

  • Follow up on neutering vouchers after adoption to ensure they have been used

  • Collate data and generate information reports relating to the operation of the animal centre and our animal welfare activities 

  • Other general office duties e.g photocopying

Requirements for the Role

  • Experience of administrative work and good IT skills

  • A desire to support the animal welfare work of the RSPCA

  • Ability to follow instructions and comply with RSPCA policies and procedures

  • Good communication skills and able to maintain strict confidentiality

  • A friendly manner and be happy to work as part of a team

  • Participate in at least one fundraising event, collection or activity per year

For further information about this role, please contact us via email at volunteering@chesterfield-rspca.org.uk or telephone 01246 273358.