Volunteer Finance (Cashier – Thursday)

Job Description:

Job Description:

This role involves working alongside a Finance officer in the cash office counting cash and balancing records. Accuracy and been comfortable handling cash is crucial to this role. Other responsibilities may include opening and logging mail.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

We are keen to hear from anyone who has:

• Experienced in cash handling/Accuracy to detail essential
• The ability to be flexible
• A desire to support the Kirkwood
• Smart appearance

And who are:

• Reliable and consistent
• Helpful and dependable
• Able to volunteer within defined role boundaries
• Able to comply with our strict Confidentiality Policy
• Willing to undertake training

Essential Qualifications And/Or Professional Registration:

This role does not require any specific qualifications:

We are looking for volunteers who have:

Numeracy & Literacy: Basic numeracy and literacy is required and the ability to feel comfortable handling large amounts of cash and balancing inventories. Accuracy to deal is essential.

Relationship Building: The ability to build relationships with colleague. Displays a high level of honesty and integrity.

Organisation: Be methodical and systematic in how they work. Recognises the importance of being punctual, reliable, and consistent. Able to demonstrate flexibility to support our services.

Motivation: Is genuinely committed to making a positive difference to people’s lives. They are enthusiastic and committed to the role.

Teamwork: Understands the importance of volunteering as part of a team. Able to use initiative and act independently with the knowledge of knowing when to seek support.

Recruitment, Induction and On-Going Development:

All volunteers are required to complete an application form, provide two references, and obtain a Standard/Enhanced DBS Disclosure.  

Volunteers are required to complete on-line training and specific training and mentoring will be provided for this role. 

On–going supervision, training and development will continue throughout your volunteering with The Kirkwood and support is always available from the Volunteer Services Team.   

To keep up to date with requirements and legislation directly relevant to this role, some training will be repeated on an annual basis. 

Location:

The Kirkwood - 21 Albany Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9UY

Interested in this role?  

If this sounds like the role for you, get in touch with our Volunteer Team. We aim to respond within 48 working hours.  

Volunteering with The Kirkwood is open to people of all ages and backgrounds. And the great thing is that a little of your time can make a massive difference to what we can achieve!

Volunteering has been a part of the fabric of The Kirkwood since the idea of a ‘Hospice for Kirklees’ was first conceived over 35 years ago. Over the years, thousands of local people have offered their time and skills as volunteers, and The Kirkwood you see today is a testament to the fantastic contribution they have made.

Everyone associated with The Kirkwood knows only too well the real difference our volunteers make to the running of our services, and it’s true to say we simply couldn’t do it without them!  

And don’t forget, it’s not ‘all work and no play'! Volunteering with The Kirkwood gives you the chance to meet new people and make new friends, join in volunteer celebration events, socialise with other members of your team.  

Is it your time to make a difference?  

About The Kirkwood

The Kirkwood is a local Charity providing specialist care, free of charge, to adults in Kirklees living with life limiting illnesses in Kirklees.  

We are a team of clinical and medical professionals, fundraisers, chefs, receptionists and cleaners. We are supporters and volunteers. We are patients, carers and families. We are a movement of people motivated by our shared vision to provide the very best care for the people of Kirklees.

Please note that only one reference is needed for our retail roles. This reference must come from an individual you have known for a minimum of 12 months.