Volunteering as an Administrator
Thank you for expressing an interest to volunteer with Citizens Advice Warrington. As a new volunteer you will receive an introduction to the charity and specific training for the role along with ongoing support throughout your time with us.
Could a volunteer role with our Administration team be for you?
The team’s goal is to contribute to the smooth running of the charity
What will you do?
- deal with initial enquiries from clients and third-party referrers
- scanning and organising documents
- answering the main telephone line
- provide support behind the scenes
Examples of what you might do:
- deal with incoming and outgoing post
- using in-house bespoke IT packages
- updating spreadsheets and diaries
What’s in it for you?
- learn new skills and employment prospects
- improve your personal skills and experiences
- positive community impact
- we reimburse travel expenses
- training for the role
What abilities do you need?
- be friendly and approachable
- non-judgmental and respectful of diverse views, values, and cultures
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- be willing to learn about, and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies
- excellent IT skills
How much time should you commit?
This role carries a minimum commitment level of 1 full day per week, generally between the hours of 9.15 a.m. through to 3.00 p.m.
Valuing inclusion
At Citizens Advice, we embrace diversity and are proud to welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from racially minoritized people/people of colour, disabled individuals, those with physical or mental health conditions, and LGBTQ+ and non-binary people.
What are the next steps?
If you’re interested in becoming an administrator and want to discuss flexibility around location, hours, responsibilities, or how we can support you, don’t hesitate to contact us.