Organisation

Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre

3-5 Frederick Street

Hindley

Wigan

WN2 3BD

 

Role and Opportunity Details (to apply for this role you much be 18+)

Form Filling Support Volunteer 

Support unpaid carers by helping them complete important paperwork such as benefit forms.  Signpost carers to other advice services.

This role is perfect for someone who is patient, detail-oriented, and confident using computers.

 

Specific Skills Required

  • Good communication and listening skills.
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills along with good computer literacy skills and competence to complete applications online.
  • Experience of the benefits-related environment preferable.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Support carers face to face.
  • Ability to organise work and use initiative.
  • Ability to keep up to date with changes to the benefit entitlements and availability,

 

Benefits of Volunteering with this organisation

  • Regular supervision.
  • Team meetings
  • Volunteer gatherings.

 

Level of commitment required 

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity.

 

Date(s) / Time(s) Required

Monday – Friday 2-4 hours per week between 9am and 4.30pm at Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre.

 

Volunteer Opportunity Number

VO10526  (please make a note of this ‘VO’ number if applying for this role).