Volunteer Centre Croydon


Thank you for taking an interest in volunteering with Croydon Voluntary Action.

Please see below a list of the roles we are currently recruiting for. Once you have decided which role you are interested in please complete the application form. Please have Photo ID at hand (Passport, Driving licence or Resident Permit), You will also need to provide details of you references (2 character references, but not family members). 

Once complete we will be in touch with you shortly after to let you know the next steps.  

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Admin Support

Admin

At present our administration roles are limited to Tues- Thursday 10-1 and 1-4pm in our offices in Centrale Shopping Centre if you are interesting in supporting in these roles you should have good IT and communication skills. 

We are currently looking for volunteers that have a good telephone manner and have a good understanding of databases and ideally some understanding of volunteering and not for profit organisations

Volunteer Driver

Our Volunteer Drivers currently assist with the distribution of food and goods to and from community based projects. In some cases we ask drivers to deliver food and good to individuals in need within the borough of Croydon. 

In order to carry out this role please ensure that you check the link here which provides you with a list of insurance providers, check and see what you may need to do to ensure you are covered for being a volunteer driver.

We ask that all volunteer drivers have been driving a minimum of 12mths. 

Participate in WhatsApp Group – All our roles are sent out via a WhatsApp group

Please note most insurance companies do not charge any extra if you are a volunteer driver

Social Media Support Volunteer

CVA's Volunteer Centre is looking for someone who understands Social Media and has the ability to help with and enhance our Social Media Profile.

This is an exciting opportunity to support our charity with managing different social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), with an aim to maximise engagement, promote volunteering and raise awareness of local campaigns, services and activities. As a Social Media Volunteer, you will be involved in:

  • Establishing an/or maintaining active social media accounts.
  • Researching and creating creative content for different social media channels.
  • Identifying opportunities to establish relationships with local community groups
  • Keeping up to date with CVAs' campaigns and promoting this across the different channels
  • Thinking of innovative ways to drive online engagement.
  • Identifying target audiences and being up to date with current trends.

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

  • Ability to work within CVA's policies.
  • Experience of using Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
  • Good written communication skills, with accuracy and good attention to detail.
  • Ability to think creatively when sharing content
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and motivated to work as an individual.

Mission Statement

Volunteer Centre Croydon is the one-stop-shop for volunteering, connecting potential volunteers with not-for-profit organisations and working to develop a strong culture of volunteering in our community.