Administrative Assistant Volunteer

• Location : In-person at our office.
• Regions / or cities :
  • Ontario: Barrie, Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins, Kapuskasing, Hearst, Cochrane
• Minimum volunteer hours/period : One 4-hour shift per week Monday through Friday for a minimum of 6 months. Schedule and time commitment is set during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.    

As a volunteer in this role, you will : 

• Oversee and ensure smooth operation of the reception area at the office, including acting as first point of contact with the public.  
• Reply to general enquiries, information requests and voicemails, and direct incoming calls.  
• Provide access to the building, handle and relay couriers/deliveries, electronic and physical filing, and receive and process donations. 
• Assist personnel with booking shared equipment, spaces, and vehicles. 
• Support new personnel with onboarding and building orientations. 
• Support Supervisors/Managers with the general operation of administrative functions and special projects as needed. 
• Provide information and referrals on Canadian Red Cross services, programs, and volunteer opportunities. 
   

You bring these essential talents : 

• Proficiency with technology (Microsoft Office, printers, online platforms/support portals, etc.). 
• Thrive at providing optimum customer service, comfortable interacting with the public. 
• Experience or interest working in an administrative environment. 
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. 
• Attention to accuracy and detail. 
• Experience working with diverse populations and an understanding of cultural issues is an asset. 
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required, fluency in other languages is an asset.