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Office Admin Assistance
Organisation Details
Chrysalis Manchester
Sub theme: Culture, Education, Health and Wellbeing, Homeless and Housing, Race and Ethnicity
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Chrysalis Manchester was established to support and empower teenage mothers who dropped out of formal education due to unplanned pregnancies. They were unable to parent their children due to a lack of parenting skills. This led to the removal of these children into care. Sex education is now being taught in schools and so, there is a significant reduction in teenage pregnancy. we have since moved on to address other issues facing families such as domestic violence, These include tackling food poverty in families, supporting refugees and asylum seekers, supporting families facing domestic violence, teaching English to families whose first language is not English, providing a safe space for separated couples to have contact with their children who happen to be with one of the parents, encouraging young people who are not academically inclined to acquire skills.
Description of role: Office Admin support required for two hours a week to help support ongoing activities at a community family centre which works with local marginalised populations to support including health services and education support. Skills required are filing, working on spreadsheets and answering the phone in the office. This community family centre is a short bus ride from the Univeristy of Mancehster or a 20 minute walk. Accessible also from town by bus.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Numeracy and Finance, Administration, IT Skills, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 5 hours per week
Location:
4 Westerling Way
Manchester
M16 7EA