Volunteer Evening Receptionist

Posted on January 28, 2016

The Spark are currently looking to recruit evening receptionist volunteers.

Volunteers will work alongside a team of Counsellors and another receptionist and key tasks include:

Welcoming clients to the centre
Ensure the counselling room is arranged suitably
Complete some minor administration
Liaising with appointment Coordinators before and after counselling appointments

Volunteers should be reliable and committed to the role, have a caring attitude and a desire to help people. Time keeping is also important.

Volunteers should be over 18, trustworthy and respect confidentiality at all times.

This opportunity takes place on Monday evenings 5.45pm – 9pm.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact the Volunteer Team on 01324 692000 or email info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

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