Learn for Life Enterprise

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A community hub based in Sharrow looking after refugees, asylum seekers and members of the local community. We provide ESOL...

Receptionist

Ongoing

To support our welcome desk, registering new students, answering queries, administering our databank and supporting students and tutors at the centre. You will gain front desk experience, communication skills, confidence and knowledge about Sheffield.

Overview of Project

Learn for Life Enterprise is a community learning hub based in the culturally and ethnically diverse area of Sharrow in Sheffield. We look after vulnerable and hard-to-reach members of the community. Many come to us as new arrivals to the city from all over the world, and are often refugees and asylum seekers. Our objective is to engender successful social integration for them, and thereby promote community cohesion and resilience. We do this by providing teaching, support, stability and advice in a safe, friendly and welcoming environment.

This Role Involves

Welcoming new arrivals Directing students to classes Facilitating registration of new students Distributing SIM cards Answering the phone Supporting students with form filling and one to one queries Administration Printing, scanning and photocopying

Location

Learn for Life Enterprise, 241-243 London Road, Sheffield S2 4NF

Skills/Experience Required

To be friendly and helpful To enjoy meeting new people Basic IT skills

Benefits to Others

You will be helping new arrivals to feel welcome in Sheffield and helping our staff and volunteers by providing front desk support.

Benefits to the Volunteer

Awareness of community learning and working in the voluntary sector. Office and administration skills. Communication skills. Problem solving skills. CV development.

Role Duration

This role is ongoing.

Time Commitment (hours Per week/month/year, etc)

2-3 hours per week (at least)

Training Information

Full on the job training will be given.

Expenses Information

travel expenses where applicable

DBS required?

no
  • Area of InterestAdministration, Communities, Human Rights, Mental health, Social Isolation, Social Justice, Teaching, Tutoring
  • Academic Course RelevanceAdministration, Business, Communications, Computer Sciences, Education, English, Health and Social Care, Humanities, Information Technology, Journalism, Languages, Law, Marketing, Psychology
  • Roles suitable for Hallam StaffThis role is suitable for Hallam Staff
  • DurationOngoing

Employability skills

  • Assertiveness 0
  • Communication and Listening 0
  • Critical Thinking 0
  • Cultural Awareness 0
  • Delegation 0
  • Initiative 0
  • Leadership 0
  • Marketing and PR 0
  • Meeting Skills 0
  • Networking 0
  • Organisation 0
  • Problem Solving 0
  • Project Management 0
  • Reflection 0
  • Team Work 0
  • Time Management 0
  • People Skills 0
  • Teaching/Tutoring 0