Volunteer Receptionist

Are you passionate about people and community? Do you enjoy creating a warm, friendly atmosphere where everyone feels seen and supported? Join us as a Volunteer Receptionist at our vibrant community centre in the heart of the Meadowell in North Shields.

What You’ll Do:

- Greet visitors with a smile and help them feel at home  

- Answer phone calls and direct enquiries to the right team member or sign posted of an external organisation  

- Support with basic admin tasks like booking rooms and managing sign-in sheets  

- Keep the reception area tidy, welcoming, and well-stocked with information  

- Be a friendly point of contact for volunteers, staff, and community members  

What You’ll Gain:

- A chance to connect with people from all walks of life  

- Experience in reception and admin work—great for your CV  

- Training and ongoing support from a caring team  

- The satisfaction of knowing you’re making a real difference  

- Being part of a team

- Reasonable travel costs will be reimbursed

- A free lunch and drinks will be provided

How to Apply:  

 

Pop in for a chat or email us at [email protected] and we will send/give you an application form to fill out.  We welcome volunteers of all ages and backgrounds.

 

Let’s build a kinder, more connected community—starting at the front desk.

What skills do I need?

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

- Has excellent communication skills

- Is good with people of all background

- Is patience and understanding 

- Is friendly, reliable, and enjoys helping others  

- Has basic computer skills 

- Can commit to at least one half-day per week  

- Shares our values

 

Whether you're retired, between jobs, or simply want to give back—we’d love to hear from you.

About The Cedarwood Trust

Cedarwood is a community hub based in the Meadow Well estate in North Shields. We focus on supporting our visitors to make use of opportunities to improve their health, education, leisure, and economic situation. Our core themes are community support, training, food poverty and child development. We rely heavily on volunteers to provide our range of activities and services.

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Details

We are open Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm, we are looking for reception cover from around 10am to 2pm. We are looking for multiple volunteers to share and cover the 5 days.

Where does this role take place?