The Vancouver Community Network owns and operates a free, publicly accessible, non-commercial computer utility in the Lower Mainland of B.C. which provides a public space on the internet.
VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTION
Administrative Assistant
Objective: To assist with the completion of the routine administrative and financial tasks required for the efficient running of VCN and to assist with special tasks as assigned.
Training/Support to be provided by: Office Co-ordinator
Duties:
- Help prepare accounts payable for accountant
- Photocopy and organize materials for Board meetings
- Photocopy and maintain a stock of forms and public information materials
- Ensure office supplies are adequately stocked
- Help maintain and regularly update central filing system
- Assist with monthly billing and record keeping
- office administrative and bookkeeping experience
- ability to carry out duties with little supervision
- experience using MSWord for Windows, ACCESS, Excel, Simply Accounting
- knowledge of VCN and non-profit organizations
- ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English; additional languages an asset
- ability to meet the time commitment outlined below
- 4 hours per week for at least 4 months
- additional time to attend orientation, training and meetings and read online information
Benefits:
- a great chance to meet people, help people access the Internet, and work with other volunteers and develop skills in a non-profit setting
- free VCN account -- unlimited access following 1 month of reliable volunteer work
- statement of service following 1 month of regular volunteer work
- letter of reference following 4 months of 4-hour weekly shifts