Credit union volunteer

Volunteering at Northmoor Community Association

Credit Union Volunteer

Volunteering opportunities for this project are available during:

Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri
–	–	–	14:00-15:30	–

 

Description of the role

Every Thursday from 2-3.30pm Northmoor holds Credit Union sessions, providing members of the public with accessible and low-cost financial services, in turn increasing social responsibility and providing value for money services. Volunteers are required for an hour and a half a week to help with the running of the Credit Union at Northmoor Community Association helping provide this essential service to the local community.

 

Main Tasks

• Helping with handling money and keeping accounts.
• Book keeping and financial management.
• Assisting with enquiries and dealing with customers in a friendly, polite and helpful manner.

 

Skills and Experience

No special qualifications or experience are needed, as training and support is provided. The following points however are important:

• A polite nature.
• Basic admin and maths skills.
• The ability to volunteer as part of a team of people from different backgrounds.
• A commitment to equal opportunities, treating all individuals with respect.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, confidentiality.
• Level 1 English / Maths.

 

What will you gain?

• Experience working within a diverse community.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Improved job prospects and employability prospects.
• A rewarding sense of achievement in helping sustain the credit union at Northmoor and providing valuable services to the community.
• A reference satisfactory to 15 hours over 4 months volunteering at Northmoor.