Southwark Law Centre Vacancies

Notice: We are currently not accepting any new volunteers for the Admin Support Volunteer position. Please continue to check our website for updates on future opportunities. 

Our busy admin team, consisting of two full-time administrators, is seeking some proactive and enthusiastic volunteers, with great organisational and customer service skills to assist with the smooth running of our busy Peckham and Lewisham offices. You will primarily be handling messages and calls for assistance that we receive from vulnerable and disadvantaged clients and supporting the admin team and caseworkers with ad hoc administrative tasks. Volunteers will also assist with preparatory tasks related to the relocation of our Peckham Office to Camberwell (scheduled for December 2024/January 2025).

The role is varied and will give you the opportunity to hone interview skills as well as offering a diverse workload. If you are beginning your journey towards an admin or legal career, this role could be a great first step for you.

You will receive in-house training and have access to further applicable training and events where available within the Law Centre during the time that you are volunteering.

Commitment:  Dedicate at least one or two full days per week for a minimum of three or six months.

Location: This is an office-based volunteering role. You will be required to attend either the Peckham or Lewisham Office

Remuneration:  While this is a voluntary, unpaid position, we will reimburse your reasonable travel expenses when travelling to and from the office.  Additionally, we will cover your lunch expenses up to £5.00 per working day.  Receipts must be presented for re-imbursement.

Start date: As soon as possible

Application Process:

Please read Guidance to Applicants before completing application form.

For more details, please download our Volunteer Application Pack

Please return your volunteer application pack and (Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form which is optional) to: volunteer@southwarklawcentre.org.uk

Successful applicants will be contacted shortly after.

Please note that this is an administrative position, and you will not be advising clients or run your own caseload.

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