Age UK Surrey

We are looking for a Volunteer to join us as a Happy Feet Administrator – at our The Clockhouse Community Centre, Chapel Lane, Milford, GU8 5EZ

Wednesday 9am – 2pm, Thursday 12.30 -3.30pm, Friday 9am – midday 

This would suit 2 volunteers sharing these hours/days.

You will be supported by:    Charlotte Lawrence / Kerry Oakley – our service managers

Main Duties:     To welcome patients to our Happy Feet service.  

To use a computerized system to log patient attendance, book future appointments and take payment for services. Issue appointment cards. Contact patients to remind them of upcoming appointments. Answer simple patient questions.

Personal Qualities:    Cheerful, friendly, compassionate, caring, and excellent communication and organisational skills are essential qualities for this role. 

Skills:     Confident to use a computer and online systems; Confident to use a phone and make calls; Confident to send and receive emails; Full training and support will be provided to enable candidates to learn these skills, although some tech awareness would be beneficial.

Contact:  If you would like more information or to apply for this Volunteer role please contact Debra - Volunteer Manager   Email: volunteer@ageuksurrey.org.uk

Age UK Surrey aims to:

• promote the wellbeing of older people in Surrey
• improve public awareness of issues concerning ageing
• influence public policy to meet the needs of older people
• work with other agencies in the provision of relevant services for older people

If you have the time - however little - there are so many ways in which you can help.

The rewards are great.  You will use your skills, meet new people, have fun and find it very, very rewarding.  You can be sure that the time you give is making a positive difference to older people in the community.