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The Christchurch City Mission - Back to School Phone Based Assessor

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Are you passionate about supporting children and families in need?
In this role you’ll help assess and distribute essential school supplies to families facing challenging times. Working closely with our social work team we’re looking for a volunteer with strong communication skills, a compassionate demeanour, and a commitment to making a difference in our community. You’ll be responsible for phoning clients, accessing eligibility, booking appointments, and when required collection of orders.
This will be a rewarding voluntary opportunity to contribute to the ultimate goal of empowering students & their whanau for a successful school year.
If you’re ready to make an impact on our Tamariki, apply today.
This voluntary role will require an immediate start, with the successful applicant available to volunteer until March 2025. Hours and days can be negotiated to suit.
Full training will be given.

Requirements:

Strong verbal skills
Friendly, helpful demeanour
Ability to multitask
Quick thinking to address challenges and provide solutions
Attention to detail and accurate data entry
The ability to respect privacy and handle sensitive information
Clean driving record
Please note, if you are a current client accessing our services, you will not be eligible for this role.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

approximately 10 hours per week, but can be negotiated

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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