Duty Officer - Send Help

Send Help GNS

Interests

  • No Specific Interest

Activities

  • Administration and Office

Would you like to be a key point of contact for a valued community support service?

As a Duty Officer for Send Help, you’ll take calls from clients requesting help—ranging from transport to simple errands—and match them with available volunteers. The role involves a small time commitment, typically one morning (10am–12pm) a month, and can be done from the comfort of your own home via redirected calls. You’ll receive full training and ongoing support from an experienced duty officer, making this a great opportunity for someone organised, calm under pressure, and passionate about helping others.

What skills do I need?

  • Good telephone manner
  • Comfortable using basic computer systems
  • Organised and reliable
  • Clear communicator
  • Willingness to learn and follow guidelines
  • Ability to remain calm and helpful
  • Team player with a desire to support others
  • Respect for confidentiality

Interests

  • No Specific Interest

Activities

  • Administration and Office

Details

  • Age restrictions
    18 and over
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    N\A
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No No No
Afternoon No No No No No No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

Duty Officers are asked to be available one day between 10am and 12 noon Monday to Friday once or twice a month to answer the SendHelp telephone which will have been redirected to their landline or mobile number. The duty officer will record details of job requests, find a volunteer to undertake each job and then inform the client who will undertake the job

Location

gu23

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