Administrative Assistant Volunteer Position Description

Duties and Responsibilities: (Depending on the volunteer’s skills, ability, availability and the amount of work available when they arrive for their shift):

• Observing of office procedures and equipment use.
• Filing office materials.
• Preparing mail-outs, including postage and dropping at postal centre.
• Faxing documents or taking faxes and delivering them to recipient.
• Word processing.
• Answering telephones, routing calls or taking messages.
• Photocopying.
• Meet periodically with Program Coordinator to assess work/volunteer experience.

Time Commitment:

• Varies (minimum 3 hours per shift)

Skills and Qualifications;

• Positive Attitude
• Good communications skills
• Ability to be a team player
• Previous office/computer experience (and willingness to learn)
• Ability to read and write well in English
• Transportation to and from office

Training:

• General program orientation
• On-site training and supervision by staff

Benefits:

• Opportunity to develop or maintain office administration skills
• Opportunity to learn more about literacy programs
• Opportunity to meet new people

Accountability:

• Report to Program Coordinator or other on-site staff
• Direct questions to above
• Give due notice (24 hours) if unable to honour shift commitment