Title of Role: Volunteer Information Assistant

Purpose of Role

The purpose of the role is to assist the Information Officer in the maintenance of DIAL Doncaster's Information Systems.

These mainly comprise of:

• A Computer based Information Data Base System that lists relevant National and Local organisations.
• An Extensive Filing/Computer based Library of Publications.
• In-house produced Factsheets relating to disability.
• In-house produced Information Booklets/Leaflets relating to disability.
• The DIAL Website and Information Kiosks.

Main Activities and Tasks:

• To assist in maintaining and updating information where relevant.
• This process involves sending update requests to local and national organisations via post or email.
• To update incoming input forms onto the computer based Information Data Base.
• To update/replenish stocks of publications where necessary and to file incoming new editions using the computer based Publications Library.
• Photocopying, telephone and letter typing skills may be required from time to time.

Qualities/Experience/Skills

As most of our Information Systems are computer based, computer skills/experience is essential to fulfil this role. As inputting information needs to be word perfect you would need to demonstrate a good use of grammar.

Training

Full in-house training given. External training may be sought where appropriate.

Location

DIAL Doncaster, Woodbury Court, Woodfield Park, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8QN

Main point of Contact

Louise Charnock, Information Officer