Organisation Name:
York CVS
Organisation's Cause(s):
Education & Learning
Local Community
Location of voluntary activity:
York CVS, Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET
When are volunteers needed: We’re looking for volunteers who can commit to at least one session per week. We can be flexible around your other commitments and shift times will be agreed in advance.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Admin / Office Support
Advice / Information / Support
Community Work
Role description:
This is a varied, flexible role supporting the Priory Street Centre team at York CVS. As a Priory Street Centre – Support Volunteer, you will help provide a welcoming and well-run environment for everyone using our building, from local charities to community members. You’ll help with meet and greets, light reception duties, refreshments, and general admin and project-based tasks. It’s a great opportunity to get insight into a busy charity hub, build new skills, and contribute to work that supports many organisations across York.
Key Tasks:
• Meet and greet visitors and groups, showing them to their rooms
• Support with lunch cover on reception by answering phones and welcoming walk-ins
• Help prepare refreshments.
• Assist with tasks such as basic admin, research, postering, social media posting, and newsletter updates
• Choose from a list of available tasks from a wide range of projects on each visit
• Help prepare rooms for events or bookings, when needed
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
This role is ideal for someone who is:
• Friendly, confident, and enjoys working with people
• Organised and happy to help with a range of tasks
• Comfortable using basic IT [Microsoft outlook, email, internet, typing]
• Confident in using social media
• Interested in charities, volunteering, and community work
• Looking to give back, gain experience, or build new skills
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
• Join a friendly, supportive team
• Learn more about the voluntary sector in York
• Build confidence and transferable skills
• Get hands-on experience with admin, reception work, and event support
• Contribute to meaningful work supporting local charities and communities
• Receive full training and ongoing support
How to get involved:
If you are interested in volunteering with us and you would like to arrange a visit to the Priory Street Centre to find out more, please contact Lisa Egginton (Operations Manager) at lisa.egginton@yorkcvs.org.uk
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 30-03-2026