Availability: Part-time, Flexible, Volunteer, remote working available
Do you have administrative experience at any level?
Would you like the opportunity to apply this experience in a meaningful volunteer role to launch young people for life, whilst also enhancing your skills, boosting your self-esteem and meeting new people?
The Sea Cadets is the UK’s leading maritime charity and provides a head start in life for young people through nautical adventure and fun. Our volunteers work, both directly with young people and behind the scenes, to help make a positive difference to teenagers who are often struggling in today’s world and their communities.
Milton Keynes Sea Cadets, based in Kiln Farm, is currently looking for an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join its Unit Team . T.S Whaddon is a long-established Sea Cadet Unit that has provided life-changing opportunities for many young people. We currently have ~80 cadets who come from all over the Milton Keynes area.
The Charity is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers that can support with the administration of the Unit. There are free training courses available for you to develop new skills, boost your CV and support you in this role. These tasks can also be divided between volunteers, so why not come along with a friend and share the experience?
About the Volunteer Administrative Assistant role:
The tasks of an Administrative Assistant include but are not restricted to the following:
- Take care of general office administrative duties.
- Assist with keeping the Sea Cadet database up to date with qualifications, achievements and information on cadets and volunteers.
- Book internal cadet courses, arrange payments/transport when necessary.
- Attend A Parade Nights (insert days) or being able to commit to a particular night each week or month.
- Ensure email communication between parents and volunteers is clear and frequent
About you:
Some administrative experience is desirable, although having the right attitude and a passion for improving the lives of young people are the most important things! If you think the person specification below sounds like you, please get in touch:
- You are reliable, honest and trustworthy
- You are enthusiastic and keen to learn new things
- You are a good communicator
- You are able to work as part of a team
Ready to join?
If you think this volunteer role is for you then please do click apply and find out how you can start making a difference, or contact the unit directly for more details.
If successful you will need to undergo a virtual interview, an online induction process and complete a DBS clearance.
