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Reception and Bookings Admin (HVC - 1877)

Barking and Dagenham Council for Voluntary Service

This volunteering opportunity  is to assist in the operation of the Ripple Centre as an efficient and professional Receptionist during opening hours.


You will provide support with bookings, liaise with clients and assist in managing the calendar for the hall and the meeting rooms at the centre.

The volunteer's general duties may include:

  • Keeping track of all car park usage and access and issuing temporary parking permits when necessary.
  • Assisting in maintaining the reception area, keeping it neat and tidy and familiarising yourself with details of events taking place in the centre. 
  • Answer telephone calls and redirect as necessary, taking caller's name and details to pass on.
  • Dealing with enquiries either via the telephone or face to face from the public and other organisations in a helpful, polite and professional manner.
  • Ensure visitors to the Centre sign in and out and making sure safety procedures are followed
  • Assis in sorting/franking incoming and outgoing post and deliveries

What skills do I need?

  • Excellent timekeeping
  • Clear and confident communication skills
  • Confident when using office equipment
  • Able to stay calm under pressure and good problem solving skills
  • Polite and friendly, with a good telephone manner
  • Previous experience in a customer focused environment would be an advantage.


When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Where does this role take place?

Barking & Dagenham Council for Voluntary Service (BDCVS)
Barking
IG11 7FN

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Register your interest
  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Children
  • Civic Responsibility and Communities
  • Families and Parenting
  • Older People
  • Young People
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Administration and Office
  • Advice and Information
  • Computers, IT and Websites
  • Details
  • Age restrictions
    OVER 18
  • DBS check required

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