As a hub volunteer, you will be one of the first people to greet visitors, including staff, other volunteers and the public. You will help provide information to people in Brighton & Hove using the support of digital tools. You will work with the Customer Support Advisor to keep the hub space, fresh and welcoming. You will also:
• Answer face-to-face questions from visitors
• Help people use a tablet for digital support
• Listen to and support clients with their problems
• Help the CSA with office tasks like updating forms and flyers
• Tell the CSA if you have any worries about a client
• Follow any new procedures as needed.
Benefits
- Gain experience in a customer-facing role
- Be part of a new service in a new hub
- Learn new IT skills.
Practical Considerations
At 95 Queens Rd, we are 1 minute walk from Brighton train station and we are based on a busy bus route. Ideally, we ask for at least 3 hours of volunteering per week.
Skills
We are looking for people who are:
• Good at talking and listening
• Good at using a tablet and other IT skills
• Experience of volunteering with older people
• Team players
• Friendly and approachable
• Professional and patient
• Able to keep information private
• Willing to keep up with training
• Committed to our charity’s goals.
When do I need to be available?
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Where does this role take place?
- Interests
- Employment, Education and Training
- Health and Social Care
- No specific interest
- Older People
- Activities
- Administration and Office
- Advice and Information
- General Helping
- Supporting Charities
- Supporting People and Befriending
- Details
- Disabled Access
- Equal Opportunities Policy or Statement
- Expenses
- Health and Safety
- Induction
- Insurance Cover for Volunteers
- Other
- Suitable for 13 - 16 years
- Suitable for 16 - 18 years
- Suitable for a group of volunteers
- Suitable only for (e.g. 18+, LGBT, BAME, Women only)
- Support on Offer
- This role is adaptable for different abilities
- Training


