Start your mission volunteer experience with The Salvation Army today We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies. ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most. Warehouse Administration Assistant 1 day a week A core value of the Salvation Army is to support the basic needs of individuals and communities whilst making a positive difference in the world. The volunteer Administration Assistant provides administration and data entry services to support the Salvation Army PR Warehouse in Abbotsford VIC, including data entry of information, responding to emails and general administrative tasks as required. This is a great opportunity for someone with good clerical and administrative skills to join our team, gaining experience and making connections. The ideal candidate will have the following essential skills: Excellent communication skills both oral and written Basic computer literacy skills including use of Microsoft Word and Excel Accurate data entry skills and database management Desirable Skills: Experience in an administrative office environment Must be able to work independently without supervision To succeed in this volunteer role, you will need to be conversant with Microsoft Word and Excel and be an efficient typist. You will have a positive and friendly disposition and be a quick learner with a high attention to detail and be task orientated. You will need to be reliable, trustworthy and respectful of the differing views and rights of others, and be able to work within the mission and values of The Salvation Army. This volunteer role would be an excellent opportunity for anyone wanting to improve upon their administrative skills, or retain skills and utilise their data entry experience to further the good work of The Salvation Army. Mandatory Requirements Of The Role: Complete The Salvation Army's volunteer registration, training and induction modules and any other training as required A National Police Check will be required for the role – The Salvation Army is a ChildSafe organisation. Roster & Time Commitment: 1 day a week as agreed with the Manager Please advise your availability in your expression of interest. The successful candidate will be supported with induction and training to succeed in the role. We encourage you to attach your resume so that we can get to know you a little better. A role profile for this position is available upon request and will also be provided to the successful applicant during the interview process. The Salvation Army is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a National Police Check.