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Volunteer Office Assistant

Opportunity hosted by: Grit street Aid

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Volunteer Office Assistant

Opportunity hosted by: Grit street Aid

Description:

Grit Street Aid is a small, Salford-based charity providing roadside support and practical assistance to people experiencing homelessness across Greater Manchester. We're a passionate, hands-on team, and we're looking for organised and friendly volunteers to help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.

🖥️ The Role

We’re currently looking for two Volunteer Office Assistants to join us at our shared office space on Cross Street (inside the Unitarian Chapel). You’ll be helping with a variety of admin tasks that support our frontline work—making a real difference to the lives of people in need.

You’ll have access to a laptop and printer, and you can choose your hours—anytime between 9am and 5pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Typical tasks include:

- Answering phone calls and handling basic enquiries

- Managing schedules and booking appointments

- Organising digital and paper files

- Supporting with data entry, document prep, and correspondence

- Acting as a friendly first point of contact for visitors

What type of activity will volunteers be doing?: Administration, Community Work, Homeless and Housing

Where is the opportunity based?: Salford

Volunteering location accessbility: Step free access clearly signposted into the building, Accessible toilets

Availability required:

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Skills and qualifications that may be needed or developed:

✅ What We’re Looking For

Friendly, reliable, and organised

Basic IT skills (email, Word/Google Docs, spreadsheets)

Good communication skills

Comfortable volunteering from our office on Cross Street, Manchester

🎁 What You’ll Gain

- Experience in office admin and charity work

- Use of a laptop and printer during your shifts

- A welcoming and supportive team environment

- A reference for future education, volunteering, or job opportunities

- The chance to be part of an organisation, making a real difference

Is this opportunity suitable for under 18s?: No

Does this opportunuity have gender restrictions?: No

Are out of-pocket expenses covered for volunteers?: Yes