This role will involve supporting people to apply for financial support in times of crisis. You will be working one-to-one with clients through phone or face-to-face appointments. Currently, volunteers can be home-based or work from our office in Lockleaze.
What can you gain?
- Experience of supporting clients one-to-one.
- Opportunity to develop knowledge around charities and communication skills.
- Full induction and role training, as well as access to wider NBAC training opportunities.
What does the role involve?
- Supporting people in financial difficulty to access products and services they require.
- There are a number of local and national charities that offer funds (usually to purchase goods such as furniture or kitchen appliances) to people with limited/no savings. Your role will be to discuss with the client their financial situation and their need for support.
- Researching appropriate charities based on the client's individual situation.
- Completing online or paper application(s) with the client.
Time Commitment
- Flexible days and times.
- Minimum 3 hours per week.
- 6 month commitment.
How to apply
Download the full role description here.
If you would like to apply, fill in our online application form.
Closing date: 24th September 2021.
Interviews: 5th October 2021.
Training for the role will involve committing to a maximum of 6 half-day sessions on a Tuesday from 19th October 2021.
Alternatively, contact our Volunteer Coordinator to find out more, or if you would prefer an application form by email.
Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone Helen on 07895 241028.