Volunteer Admin Assistant

<p>Are you a vegan wildlife enthusiast who wants to make a difference in the world? Why not volunteer on our small, friendly team and help us coordinate our digital paperwork? This role is an amazing opportunity as you get a good insight into the workings of a wildlife rights organisation and make sure everything runs smoothly.</p> <p>This remote, flexible, part-time (5 hrs/wk) online role is ideal for someone passionate about UK wildlife, animal wellbeing, and ethical conservation. It requires a self-motivated person who understands the importance of discretion and confidentiality.</p> <p><strong>Summary of the Volunteer Role</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>General Admin</strong> <ul> <li>Create documents, content calendars and folder layout diagrams</li> <li>Oversee trackers, named folders and data deletion</li> <li>Send emails, forms and meeting links</li> <li>File documents</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Volunteer Recruitment</strong> <ul> <li>Update the Resources and Filing Folders</li> <li>Update the Choose a Volunteer Role Tracker</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Volunteer Management</strong> <ul> <li>Update and manage the document tracking system</li> <li>Update the Task Tracker with tasks</li> <li>Update the Team Tracker Matrix</li> <li>Establish the Team’s Overview sheet.</li> <li>Send 6 Month Reflection Form</li> <li>Send Volunteer Farewell Forms</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Social Media Team</strong> <ul> <li>Label social media posts in the Current Folder</li> <li>File social media posts in the Library</li> <li>Edit Content Calendars</li> <li>Update the website map</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Thinking of applying? This would help….</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Make us possible</strong> <ul> <li>A lover of all UK wildlife</li> <li>Computer and good internet connection.</li> <li>Weekly online meeting to discuss ideas, measure progress and plan tasks.</li> <li>Ideally volunteer 5 hours a week.</li> <li>Respond daily to emails Mon – Fri</li> <li>Reside in the UK to fulfil our insurance criteria</li> <li>Experience with Google Workspace.</li> <li>Well-written and spoken English.</li> <li>Computer proficient</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Make us better</strong> <ul> <li>Committed to our cause</li> <li>Enthusiastic about volunteering</li> <li>Trained in administrative duties.</li> <li>Good organisational skills.</li> <li>Close attention to detail.</li> <li>Ability to multitask, manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.</li> <li>Reliable</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Make us thrive</strong> <ul> <li>Several years of experience working in admin.</li> <li>Understands the importance of discretion and confidentiality.</li> <li>Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Why volunteer….</strong></p> <ul> <li>Connect with like-minded people over UK wildlife rights issues.</li> <li>Creating a sense of belonging.</li> <li>Help protect UK wildlife.</li> <li>Give something back to society</li> <li>Open up your world to future possibilities.</li> <li>Developing your skills and experience in a growing organisation.</li> </ul> <p class="job_tags">Tagged as: <a href="" rel="tag">volunteer management</a>, <a href="" rel="tag">administration</a>, <a href="" rel="tag">wildlife</a>, <a href="" rel="tag">data management</a>, <a href="" rel="tag">nonprofit</a>, <a href="" rel="tag">animal rights</a></p>

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